Initial direction of the asteroid


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

Determine the direction and of the satellite after the collision. Assume the initial direction of the asteroid as +X-axis. Express answer using two sig figs.

Determine the speed of the satellite after the collision. Express answer using two sig figs.

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Physics: Initial direction of the asteroid
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