A stationary box is exploded with pieces flying in every direction away from the blast site....

 

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A stationary box is exploded with pieces flying in every direction away from the blast site. Part A: What is the value for the total momentum after the explosion? Part B: How does this compare with the total momentum before the collision? Explain how you could prove your answer. A stationary box is exploded with pieces flying in every direction away from the blast site. Part A: What is the value for the total momentum after the explosion? Part B: How does this compare with the total momentum before the collision? Explain how you could prove your answer.

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Part A By adding the individual momenta of each component that flew away the total momentum followin... View the full answer