How can we use the vectors method please I want a simple way , and a step by step soluation A body of mass 400g is moving along a smooth surface at a velocity of 1.25m/s towards the East. It strikes a body of 600g, initially at rest, and then the 400g body moves at a velocity 1.00m/s in a direction 36.9° North of East. # Using vector methods, calculate the momentum of the 600g body after the collision.

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How can we use the vectors method please I want a simple way , and a step by step soluation 

A body of mass 400g is moving along a smooth surface at a velocity of 1.25m/s towards the East. It strikes a
body of 600g, initially at rest, and then the 400g body moves at a velocity 1.00m/s in a direction 36.9° North of
East.

# Using vector methods, calculate the momentum of the 600g body after the collision.

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