After several large firecrackers have been inserted into its holes, a bowling ball is projected into the air using a homemade launcher and explodes in midair. During the launch, the 7.09‐kg ball is shot into the air with an initial speed of 13.3m/s at a 44.1° angle; it explodes at the peak of its trajectory, breaking into three pieces of equal mass. One piece travels straight up with a speed of 4.33m/s . Another piece travels straight back with a speed of 1.89m/s . What is the velocity of the third piece (speed and direction)?

Question

After several large firecrackers have been inserted into its holes, a bowling ball is projected into the air using a homemade launcher and explodes in midair. During the launch, the 7.09‐kg  ball is shot into the air with an initial speed of 13.3m/s  at a 44.1°  angle; it explodes at the peak of its trajectory, breaking into three pieces of equal mass. One piece travels straight up with a speed of 4.33m/s . Another piece travels straight back with a speed of 1.89m/s . What is the velocity of the third piece (speed and direction)?

anonymous · Answer

10.96 m/s.....sorry can't tell u the direction, cuz u should be able to figure it out now