Finding the Momentums of Two Cars in a System

[kdizzle711]

Homework Statement

A blue convertible of mass 1500kg is traveling south, and a red sport utility vehicle of mass 2100kg is traveling west. The total momentum of the system consisting of the two cars is 7500kg*m/s directed at an angle 65.0 west of south.

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The Attempt at a Solution

Where do I start with this one?

 

[malawi_glenn]

what is the question?

 

[kdizzle711]

What is the speed of the blue car?

What is the speed of the red car?

 

[kdizzle711]

still looking for some start

 

[Dick]

Split the total momentum vector into the sum of a component pointed south and a component pointed west. That gives you the momentum of each car. Now find the appropriate velocities.