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Homework Statement
The shell of a shotgun, after being fired, with a velocity of v=1000 m/s gets split into two parts with equal masses. One of the two parts continues to move on the same direction as the whole (not separated) shell did, with a velocity of v=1500 m/s.
a) Find the velocity of the other part of the shell
b) Compare the Ek of the whole (not separated) shell with the two separated shells. What can we conclude?
Homework Equations
Ek=mv2/2
The Attempt at a Solution
I tried to solve this, took it to a few people but was unable to get any proper solution. I do not know the correct results, but I know that this problem CAN be solved.
Thank you very much for any help at all.