An object of mass 3M, moving in the +x direction at speed Up. breaks into two pieces of mass M and 2M as shown in V, = ? 2M the figure. 3M If 0, = 65.0" and 0, = 25.0. determine the final velocities v %3D and vz of the resulting pieces in terms of tg. = ? 1.1 Incorrect 1.49 Incorrect

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### Problem Statement

An object of mass \(3M\), moving in the \(+x\) direction at speed \(v_0\), breaks into two pieces of mass \(M\) and \(2M\) as shown in the figure.

If \(\theta_1 = 65.0^\circ\) and \(\theta_2 = -25.0^\circ\), determine the final velocities \(v_1\) and \(v_2\) of the resulting pieces in terms of \(v_0\).

### Diagram Explanation

The diagram shows:
- A large blue sphere labeled \(3M\) moving to the right with velocity \(v_0\).
- Upon breaking, it splits into:
  - A green sphere labeled \(2M\) moving upwards and to the right at an angle \(\theta_2 = -25.0^\circ\). Its velocity \(v_2\) is unknown.
  - An orange sphere labeled \(M\) moving downwards and to the right at an angle \(\theta_1 = 65.0^\circ\). Its velocity \(v_1\) is unknown.

### Given Answers

- \(v_1 = \frac{1.1}{v_0}\) (Incorrect)
- \(v_2 = \frac{1.49}{v_0}\) (Incorrect)

This setup represents a conservation of momentum problem where the initial momentum of the single object must equal the combined momenta of the two resulting objects. Each velocity component must be analyzed separately to solve for \(v_1\) and \(v_2\).
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement An object of mass \(3M\), moving in the \(+x\) direction at speed \(v_0\), breaks into two pieces of mass \(M\) and \(2M\) as shown in the figure. If \(\theta_1 = 65.0^\circ\) and \(\theta_2 = -25.0^\circ\), determine the final velocities \(v_1\) and \(v_2\) of the resulting pieces in terms of \(v_0\). ### Diagram Explanation The diagram shows: - A large blue sphere labeled \(3M\) moving to the right with velocity \(v_0\). - Upon breaking, it splits into: - A green sphere labeled \(2M\) moving upwards and to the right at an angle \(\theta_2 = -25.0^\circ\). Its velocity \(v_2\) is unknown. - An orange sphere labeled \(M\) moving downwards and to the right at an angle \(\theta_1 = 65.0^\circ\). Its velocity \(v_1\) is unknown. ### Given Answers - \(v_1 = \frac{1.1}{v_0}\) (Incorrect) - \(v_2 = \frac{1.49}{v_0}\) (Incorrect) This setup represents a conservation of momentum problem where the initial momentum of the single object must equal the combined momenta of the two resulting objects. Each velocity component must be analyzed separately to solve for \(v_1\) and \(v_2\).
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