A 5.00 kg firecracker explodes into two parts: one part has a
mass of 3.00 kg and moves at a velocity of 25.0 m/s towards
the west. The other part has a mass of 2.00 kg. What is the
velocity of the second piece as a result of the explosion?
a -28.7 m/s
b 15.8 m/s
C-37.5 m/s
d 43.2 m/s