A 60-Kg Swimmer Suddenly Dives Horizontally from a 150-Kg Raft

question 38

Short Answer

A 60-kg swimmer suddenly dives horizontally from a 150-kg raft with a speed of 1.5 m/s. The raft is initially at rest. What is the speed of the raft immediately after the diver jumps if the water has negligible effect on the raft?

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