Question: A spaceship, at rest, has two connected components (CM and LM). CM has a mass of 5900 kg. LM has a mass of 14700 kg.

A spaceship, at rest, has two connected components (CM and LM). CM has a mass of 5900 kg. LM has a mass of 14700 kg. The two components separate by pushing off each other, going in opposite directions. When CM has moved 15.0 m after separation, how far apart are the two components?

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