An internal explosion breaks an object, initially at rest, into two pieces: A and B. Piece...

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An internal explosion breaks an object, initially at rest, intotwo pieces: A and B. Piece A has 2.4 times the mass of piece B. Theenergy of 6400 J is released in the explosion. Part A Determine thekinetic energy of piece A after the explosion. Express your answerto two significant figures and include the appropriate units. PartB Determine the kinetic energy of piece B after the explosion.Express your answer to two significant figures and include theappropriate units.

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Initial momentum 0 Since it is initially at rest Mass of A 24 x mass of B M 24 m From law    See Answer
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