Question

I need help with homework

Answer 1

Given

Mass of the shot, M=50 kg

Its speeed, u=35 m/s

Mass of the smaller shots, m=m'=25 kg

let its velocity be v

To find

The velocity of the smaller shots

Step-by-step explanation

By conservation of momentum,

`\begin{gathered} Mu=(m+m^(\prime))v \\ \Rightarrow50*35=(25+25)v \\ \Rightarrow v=(50*35)/((25+25)) \\ \Rightarrow v=(50*35)/(50) \\ \Rightarrow v=35\text{ m/s} \end{gathered}`

Conclusion

The velocity is 35 m/s.