$A$ stationary particle explodes into two particles of masses $m_1$ and $m_2$ which move in opposite directions with velocities $v_1$ and $v_2$. The ratio of their kinetic energies $E_1/E_2$ is:

  • A
    $m_1/m_2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $m_1v_2/m_2v_1$
  • D
    $m_2/m_1$

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