Question: A rocket is shot into the air as shown in Fig. 7-28. At the moment the rocket reaches its highest point, a horizontal distance

A rocket is shot into the air as shown in Fig. 7-28.

 

A rocket is shot into the air as shown in Fig. 7-28. At the moment the rocket reaches its highest point, a horizontal distance d from its starting point, a prearranged explosion separates it into two parts of equal mass. Part I is stopped in midair by the explosion, and it falls vertically to Earth. Where does part II land? Assume g = constant. Figure 7-28 Path of I d Path of II Path of CM

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