Explosion Momentum Simulator
Watch how an explosion conserves total momentum while fragments fly apart
6 kg
Explode: 2 kg + 4 kg
Explode: 1 kg + 5 kg
Explode: 3 kg + 3 kg
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Before explosion: total momentum = 0. After explosion: m1v1 + m2v2 = 0. The lighter fragment moves faster.