$A$ spacecraft of mass $M$ is moving with a velocity $V$. It suddenly breaks into two parts. One part of mass $m$ comes to rest. What will be the velocity of the other part?

  • A
    $\frac{MV}{M - m}$
  • B
    $\frac{MV}{M + m}$
  • C
    $\frac{mV}{M - m}$
  • D
    $\frac{(M + m)V}{m}$

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