A cart rolling due east at breaks into two pieces when a small explosive charge detonates

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Problem

A 4.0 kg4.0\,\text{kg} cart rolling due east at 3.0 m/s3.0\,\text{m/s} breaks into two pieces when a small explosive charge detonates. A 1.0 kg1.0\,\text{kg} piece flies off at 4.0 m/s4.0\,\text{m/s}, 60∘60^{\circ} north of east. The other piece has mass 3.0 kg3.0\,\text{kg}. Calculate the speed of the 3.0 kg3.0\,\text{kg} piece immediately after the explosion.

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