Answer:
33.33j+6.67i km/hr
Explanation:
From the law of conservation of momentum,
Applying,
mu+m'u' = V(m+m')............... Equation 1
Where m = mass of the truck, m' = mass of the car, u = initial velocity of the truck, u' = initial velocity of the car, V = Final velocity.
Note: let j represent the north, and i represent the east
From the question,
Given: m = 1500 kg, u = 60j, m' = 1200 kg, u' = 15i
Substitute these values into equation 1
1500*60j+1200*15i = V(1500+1200)
90000j+18000i = 2700V
V = (90000j+18000i)/2700
V = 33.33j+6.67i km/hr
