Problem 6: A space vehicle of mass m=300 kg has a speed v=1000 m/s along the positive x-direction. At some instant, it separates into two pieces, with mass m1=100 kg and m2=200 kg. The first piece moves with a speed of 600 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees relative to the x-axis. (a) The speed of the second piece is ________ (b) The kinetic energy of the second piece after the explosion is __________

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Problem 6: A space vehicle of mass m=300 kg has a speed v=1000 m/s along the positive x-direction. At some instant, it separates into two pieces, with mass m1=100 kg and m2=200 kg. The first piece moves with a speed of 600 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees relative to the x-axis.

(a) The speed of the second piece is ________

(b) The kinetic energy of the second piece after the explosion is __________

 

Problem 6: A space vehicle of mass m=300 kg has a speed
v=1000 m/s along the positive x-direction. At some instant,
it separates into two pieces, with mass m,=100 kg and
m,=200 kg. The first piece moves with a speed of 600 m/s
at an angle of 30° relative to the x-axis.
(a) The speed of the second piece is
(b) The kinetic energy of the second piece after the
explosion is
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 6: A space vehicle of mass m=300 kg has a speed v=1000 m/s along the positive x-direction. At some instant, it separates into two pieces, with mass m,=100 kg and m,=200 kg. The first piece moves with a speed of 600 m/s at an angle of 30° relative to the x-axis. (a) The speed of the second piece is (b) The kinetic energy of the second piece after the explosion is %3D
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