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A two-stage rocket moves in space at a constant velocity of +4970 m/. The two stages are then separated by a small explosive charge placed
A two-stage rocket moves in space at a constant velocity of +4970 m/. The two stages are then separated by a small explosive charge placed between them. Immediately after the explosion the velocity of the 1190-kg upper stage is +5990 m/s. What is the velocity (magnitude and direction) of the 2990-kg lower stage immediately after the explosion?
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Physics
Authors: John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson
9th edition
470879564, 1118424840, 470879521, 9780470879566, 9781118424841, 978-0470879528
