An unstable atomic nucleus of mass 1.84 10 - 26 kg initially at rest disintegrates into three particles. One of the particles, of mass 5.06 10 - 27 kg, moves in the y direction with a speed of 6.00 106 m/s. Another particle, of mass 8.50 10 - 27 kg, moves in the x direction with a speed of 4.00 106 m/s. (a) Find the velocity of the third particle (b) Find the total kinetic energy increase in the process.

An unstable atomic nucleus of mass 1.84 10 - 26 kg initially at rest disintegrates into three particles. One of the particles, of mass 5.06 10 - 27 kg, moves in the y direction with a speed of 6.00 106 m/s. Another particle, of mass 8.50 10 - 27 kg, moves in the x direction with a speed of 4.00 106 m/s. (a) Find the velocity of the third particle (b) Find the total kinetic energy increase in the process.

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