Conservation of Momentum in an Explosion
Two blocks with masses m₁ = 1.0 kg and m₂ = 2.0 kg rest on a frictionless surface with a compressed spring between them. After the spring is released, the blocks move in opposite directions. How does the distance traveled by block m₁ compare to the distance traveled by block m₂ during the same interval of time?
A
m₂ travels twice as far as m₁
B
m₁ travels twice as far as m₂
C
m₁ and m₂ travel equal distances
D
m₁ travels half as far as m₂
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