Conservation of Momentum problem-don't understand the solution

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The discussion revolves around a conservation of momentum problem involving two pucks on an air-hockey table, where puck A collides with puck B, initially at rest. Puck A has a mass of 0.025 kg and a velocity of 5.5 m/s, while puck B has a mass of 0.050 kg. The challenge lies in determining the final speeds of both pucks post-collision, considering the angles at which they separate. Participants suggest that including a diagram and clarifying the equations used would aid in solving the problem. The thread emphasizes the importance of providing complete information to facilitate understanding and resolution of the physics problem.
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[SOLVED] Conservation of Momentum problem-don't understand the solution

Homework Statement



The drawing shows a collision between two pucks on an air-hockey table. Puck A has a mass of 0.025kg and is moving along the x-axis with a velocity of 5.5m/s. It makes a collision with puck B, which has a mass of 0.050kg and is initially at rest. The collision is not head-on. After the collision, the two pucks fly apart with the angles shown in the drawing. Find the final speed of (a) puck A and (b) puck B.

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The Attempt at a Solution


X direction:


Y direction:






Plug into (2)
 
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skier07 said:

Homework Statement



After the collision, the two pucks fly apart with the angles shown in the drawing.

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Plug into (2)

No one has posted yet to help you but I think that you should include the drawing and demonstrate what equation (2) is exactly. The lack of information makes your problem difficult to solve...
 

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