Two Asteroids Are Drifting in Space with Trajectories Shown

question 25

Multiple Choice

Two asteroids are drifting in space with trajectories shown. Assuming the collision at point O between them is completely inelastic, at what angle from its original direction is the larger asteroid deflected?

• A)80° above the +x axis
• B)69° above the +x axis
• C)42° above the +x axis
• D)47° above the +x axis
• E)90° above the +x axis

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