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Answer 1

a) Use Conservation of Energy. (1/2) { (m1 * v1*2 ) + (m2 * v2^2) = 930J

and Conservation of Momentum m1 * v1 = m2 * v2

To get we put in values of m1 = 1.45kg, m2 = 0.22kg

and substitute v2 = (1.45^2 / 0.22) v1

And get v1 = 13m/s, and v2 = 85.7m/s

b) Since they hit the ground at the same time, and by conservation of momentum, it is reasonable to assume that both the pieces flew horizontally. Therefore there initial velocity in y direction = 0

Therefore 1/2 * a * t^2 = 90m (height)

taking a = 9.8m/s2

We obtain t as 4.29s

Since Pieces flew in Opposite directions, relative velocity in x = (85.7 + 13) = 423m (Ans)