Space Ship Collision: How Far Did Meteorite Come?

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The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a spaceship shaped like a dumbbell, consisting of two cabins connected by a rod. A small, fast-moving meteorite collides with one cabin, causing the entire ship to move and rotate. Participants suggest using a diagram to analyze the situation and emphasize the importance of considering rotational momentum transfer. The conversation hints at applying relevant equations to solve for the distance the meteorite traveled from the untouched cabin. Overall, the focus is on guiding the problem-solving process rather than providing direct answers.
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One spaceship consist of two cabins of mass M connected by rod of length 2l (ship looks like dumbbell). One of cabins was hitted by small (mass m << M), but extremely fast (velocity u) meteorite. After collision the ship starts moving and also rotating (which angular velocity omega).
How far from untouched cabin the meteorite came? Assume, the speed of remains of meteorite after collision is negligible in comparison to u.
 
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this looks like homework, so I'll refrain from answering, and give you some hints to the method instead.

draw a diagram and observe the distance from the centre, consider the transfer of rotational momentum, what equations do you have?
 

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