An initially stationary device lying on a frictionless floor explodes into two pieces and slides across the floor. If one piece is moving in the positive $x$ direction,then the other piece is moving in:

  • A
    Positive $y$ direction
  • B
    Negative $y$ direction
  • C
    Negative $x$ direction
  • D
    At an angle from the $x$ direction

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