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Fundamentals of Physics Extended 12th Edition Β· Center of Mass and Linear Momentum Β· Problem 17
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Halliday, Resnick & Walker β€” Center of Mass and Linear Momentum: Problem 17

In Fig. 9.23a, a 4.5 kg dog stands on an 18 kg flatboat at distance \( D = 6.1 \text{ m} \) from the shore. It walks 2.4 m along the boat toward shore and then stops. Assuming no friction between the boat and the water, find how far the dog is then from the shore. (Hint: See Fig. 9.23b.)

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Given: 9.23a, , a, 4.5 kg, 18 kg, 2.4 m

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Fundamentals of Physics Extended Β· 12th Edition
Author: Halliday, Resnick & Walker
Publisher: Wiley
Chapter: Center of Mass and Linear Momentum