Hi there!
We can use the work-energy theorem to solve.
Recall that:

The initial kinetic energy is 0 J because the crate begins from rest, so we can plug in the given values for mass and final velocity:

Now, we can define work:

Now, plug in the values:

Solve for theta:

Answer:
direction does the axis of rotation tilt toward after the blow is the z- direction
Explanation:
This is because
Due to the blow, there is a impulse imparted on the ball which gives a change in linear momentum () in the x direction
Thus When cross product of momentum in x direction is taking with r vector, we will get resultant in z direction. Hence change in angular momentum will be z direction.
Radioactive isotopes of an atom aren't as stable as you would think, so the correct answer is: C. Less Stable
(I can verify this because I took the test.)
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