Momentum: A satellite, initially at rest in deep space, separates into two pieces, which move away from each other. One piece has a mass of 190 kg and moves away with a speed 0.280c, and the second piece moves in the opposite direction with a speed 0.600c. What is the mass of the second piece?

A. 88.7 kg
B. 79.6 kg
C. 73.9 kg
D. 68.8 kg
E. 52.7 kg


Answer: C

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