Collisions in Two Dimensions: Two vehicles approach a right angle intersection and then suddenly collide. After the collision, they become entangled. If their mass ratios were 1:4 and their respective speeds as they approached the intersection were both 13 m/s, find the magnitude and direction of the final velocity of the wreck.

A. 11 m/s at 14° with respect to the original direction of the lighter car
B. 16 m/s at 76° with respect to the original direction of the lighter car
C. 11 m/s at 76° with respect to the original direction of the lighter car
D. 26 m/s at 76° with respect to the original direction of the lighter car
E. 16 m/s at 14° with respect to the original direction of the lighter car


Answer: C

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