A Plate Falls Vertically to the Floor and Breaks Up

question 92

Multiple Choice

A plate falls vertically to the floor and breaks up into three pieces, which slide along the floor. Immediately after the impact, a 320-g piece moves along the x-axis with a speed of 2.00 m/s and a 355-g piece moves along the y-axis with a speed of 1.50 m/s. The third piece has a mass of 100 g. In what direction does the third piece move?

• A) 216.9° from the x-axis
• B) 219.8° from the x-axis
• C) 36.9° from the x-axis
• D) 39.9° from the x-axis
• E) 39.8° from the x-axis

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