momentum before = momentum after for explosions and collisions. (no external forces)
0 = mava + mwvw
You can solve for va where a is for astronaut and w is for wrench.
Vince Arvi S.
asked • 12/12/21Conservation of Momentum
A 150 kilogram astronaut in his space suit throws away a 3.0 kg wrench at a velocity of 8 cm/sec. What is his resulting velocity?
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