JEE Main & Advanced
Physics
NLM, Friction, Circular Motion
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Critical Thinking Questions
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A rocket is propelled by a gas which is initially at a temperature of 4000 K. The temperature of the gas falls to 1000 K as it leaves the exhaust nozzle. The gas which will acquire the largest momentum while leaving the nozzle, is [SCRA 1994]
A)Hydrogen
B) Helium
C) Nitrogen
D) Argon
Correct Answer:
D
Solution :
Heavier gas will acquire largest momentum i.e. Argon.