A shell is shot with an initial velocity v, of 22 m/s, at an angle of 8, = 60° with the horizontal. At the top of the trajectory, the shell explodes into two fragments of equal mass. One fragment, whose speed immediately after the explosion is zero, falls vertically. How far from the gun does the other fragment land, assuming that the terrain is level and that the air drag is negligible? m Explosion

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A shell is shot with an initial velocity vo of 22 m/s, at an angle of 8, = 60° with the horizontal. At the top of the trajectory,
the shell explodes into two fragments of equal mass. One fragment, whose speed immediately after the explosion is zero,
falls vertically. How far from the gun does the other fragment land, assuming that the terrain is level and that the air drag is
negligible?
Explosion
Please help me understand how you found
the answer. I would like to see full work and
explanation if possible. Thanks!
Transcribed Image Text:A shell is shot with an initial velocity vo of 22 m/s, at an angle of 8, = 60° with the horizontal. At the top of the trajectory, the shell explodes into two fragments of equal mass. One fragment, whose speed immediately after the explosion is zero, falls vertically. How far from the gun does the other fragment land, assuming that the terrain is level and that the air drag is negligible? Explosion Please help me understand how you found the answer. I would like to see full work and explanation if possible. Thanks!
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