Calculate Linear Collision of Heavy Device and Light Package

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To calculate the speed of a heavy device colliding with a light package, one must consider the principles of linear momentum and impulse. The light package, weighing 500 grams and moving at 250 m/min, will experience a change in momentum upon impact. The mass of the heavy device is significantly greater, which will affect the outcome of the collision. The appropriate formulas involve equating the momentum before and after the collision to find the device's speed. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately determining the device's required speed for the desired effect on the package.
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Imagine a light (500gr) of package is moving on a conveyor from west to east with a speed 250 m/minute.

I have a heavy device(metal stick) that'll hit it from north to south direction so that the package will rotate to south keeping it's initial speed.

What should be the formula to calculate the device's speed?

I couldn't figure it out with from where to start, linear momentum formulas or impulse?

Mass of the device will be much higher compared to small packages.
 
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