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20 February, 23:29

A woman of mass 44 kg jumps off the bow of

a 49 kg canoe that is intially at rest.

If her velocity is 2.5 m/s to the right, what

is the velocity of the canoe after she jumps?

Answer in units of m/sˆı.

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  1. 20 February, 23:54
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    2.2 m/s to the left

    Explanation:

    Momentum is conserved, so:

    m₁ u₁ + m₂ u₂ = m₁ v₁ + m₂ v₂

    0 = (44 kg) (2.5 m/s) + (49 kg) v

    v = - 2.2 m/s
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