A cart rolling due east at breaks into two pieces when a small explosive charge detonates
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Problem
A 4.0kg cart rolling due east at 3.0m/s breaks into two pieces when a small explosive charge detonates. A 1.0kg piece flies off at 4.0m/s, 60∘ north of east. The other piece has mass 3.0kg. Calculate the speed of the 3.0kg piece immediately after the explosion.