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A shell of mass `2 kg` moving at a rate of `4 m//s` suddenly explodes into two equal fragments. The fragments go in directions inclined with the original line of motion with equal velocities, If the explosion imparts `48 J` of translational kinetic energy to the fragments, find the velocity and direction of each fragment.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will apply the principles of conservation of momentum and conservation of energy. ### Step 1: Understand the Problem A shell of mass `2 kg` is moving with a velocity of `4 m/s`. It explodes into two equal fragments, each of mass `1 kg`. The explosion imparts `48 J` of kinetic energy to the fragments. ### Step 2: Conservation of Momentum Since the shell explodes, we can use the conservation of momentum in both the x and y directions. ...
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