A 050-Kg Bomb Is Sliding Along an Icy Pond (Frictionless Surface)

Multiple Choice

A 0.50-kg bomb is sliding along an icy pond (frictionless surface) with a velocity of 2.0 m/s to the west. The bomb explodes into two pieces. After the explosion, a 0.20-kg piece moves south at 4.0 m/s. What are the components of the velocity of the 0.30-kg piece?

A) 4.0 m/s north, 0 m/s
B) 2.7 m/s north, 3.3 m/s west
C) 4.0 m/s north, 2.7 m/s west
D) 0 m/s, 2.0 m/s east
E) 4.0 m/s north, 2.0 m/s east