Principles of Physics 11th ISV Edition Β· Center of Mass and Linear Momentum Β· Problem 39
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39 A man of mass \(m_1 = 80 \text{ kg}\) is standing on a platform of mass \(m_2 = 20 \text{ kg}\) that lies on a frictionless horizontal surface. The man starts moving on the platform with a velocity \(v_r = 10 \text{ m/s}\) relative to the platform. Find the recoil speed of the platform.
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Principles of Physics Β· 11th ISV Edition
Author: Walker, Halliday & Resnick
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Center of Mass and Linear Momentum