Find what is the initial recoil speed of the submarine

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Question: A submarine of mass 2.88 x 10⁶ kg and initially at rest fires a torpedo of mass 251 kg. The torpedo has an initial speed of 105 m/s.

Part A: What is the initial recoil speed of the submarine?

I need help to determine the initial recoil speed of the submarine and neglect the drag force of the water.

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