Physics

Physics

Problem

A cannon of mass 500 kg is mounted on frictionless horizontal rails. It fires a 2.0 kg shell with a muzzle speed of 400 m s⁻¹ at an angle of 60° above the horizontal. Find the speed with which the cannon rolls backward immediately after firing. a) 1.6  m s−11.6\;\text{m s}^{-1} b) 0.40  m s−10.40\;\text{m s}^{-1} c) 0.80  m s−10.80\;\text{m s}^{-1} d) 1.4  m s−11.4\;\text{m s}^{-1}

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