A 2500 kg space capsule (including projectile), is travelling at 250 m/s [FORWARD]. To alter course, it fires a 250 kg projectile to its port side (left side) at 1500 m/s. calculate the capsules new velocity with respect to its original direction.
A 2500 kg space capsule (including projectile), is travelling at 250 m/s [FORWARD]. To alter course, it fires a 250 kg projectile to its port side (left side) at 1500 m/s. calculate the capsules new velocity with respect to its original direction.
College Physics
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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
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Chapter6: Momentum And Collisions
Section: Chapter Questions
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