Find out the speed of the satellite after the collision


A small asteroid of mass of 120g strikes a glancing blow at satellite in empty space. The satellite was at first at rest and the asteroid was moving at 2200 m/s. The satellite's mass is 150 kg. The asteroid is deflected 20 degrees from the original direction and its speed reduces to 1000 m/s, however neither object loses mass.

Find out the direction and of the satellite following the collision. Suppose the initial direction of the asteroid as +X-axis. Deduce answer using two significant figures.

Find out the speed of the satellite after the collision. Deduce answer using two significant figures.

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