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  • Calculating the Speed of a System with Equal Masses and Momentum
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    Understanding Momentum

    * Momentum (p) is a measure of an object's mass in motion. It's calculated as:

    * p = mv

    * where 'm' is the mass and 'v' is the velocity.

    Solving for Speed

    1. Given information:

    * Mass (m) = 150 kg

    * Momentum (p) = 900 kgms

    2. Rearrange the momentum equation to solve for speed (v):

    * v = p / m

    3. Substitute the given values:

    * v = 900 kgms / 150 kg

    4. Calculate the speed:

    * v = 6 m/s

    Therefore, the speed of Spaceship 1 and 2 is 6 meters per second.

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