Result of the other variable
Hi there!
I. They are the same.
Due to the Conservation of Momentum, an explosion as such means that the TOTAL momentum of the system (all of the pieces) is conserved.
Well, Air resistance is a special type of friction (you cannot classify it in other categories). That force of air-resistance is often observed to oppose the motion of the object,( like every other frictional forces)
Hope this helps!