A red ball, initially at rest, is simultaneously hit by a blue ball traveling from west to east at 5 m/s and a green ball traveling east to west at 5 m/s. All three balls have equal mass. Afterward, the red ball is traveling south and the green ball is moving to the east. In which direction is the blue ball traveling?

A. West

B. North

C. Between north and west

D. Between north and east

E. Between south and west

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Gerardo Heath

Physics

26 August, 06:30

A red ball, initially at rest, is simultaneously hit by a blue ball traveling from west to east at 5 m/s and a green ball traveling east to west at 5 m/s. All three balls have equal mass. Afterward, the red ball is traveling south and the green ball is moving to the east. In which direction is the blue ball traveling?

A. West

B. North

C. Between north and west

D. Between north and east

E. Between south and west

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Amaya Russell · Answer 1

C. Between North and West

Explanation:

Since all have equal masses and the red ball and green ball are moving in south and east direction, the blue ball would most likely be moving between the north and West direction.