Calculate Linear Collision of Heavy Device and Light Package

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The discussion focuses on calculating the speed of a heavy device impacting a light package moving on a conveyor. The package weighs 500 grams and travels at a speed of 250 m/minute from west to east. The heavy device, described as a metal stick, strikes the package from the north, causing it to rotate south while maintaining its initial speed. Participants emphasize the need to apply linear momentum formulas to derive the device's required speed for the collision.

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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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