A woman of mass 40 kg jumps off the bow of a 79 kg canoe that is initially at rest. If her velocity is 4 m/s to the right, what is the velocity of the canoe after she jumps? Answer in units of m/sî.
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According to the principle, the total momentum before the woman jumps off the canoe is equal to the total momentum after she jumps. Show more…
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