Conservation of momentum applies.
original momentum= final momentum
0= M*10 i + M*6i-M*3j + Mx i + My j
so to make the total s zero, Mx must =-16
and My must= + 3
a cherry explodes into three pieces of equal mass.one of the piece has an initial velocity of 10 m/sx.another piece has an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s x-3.0 m/s y.what is the velocityof the third piece
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