**65. ssm Two people are standing on a 2.0-m-long stationary platform, one at each end. The platform floats parallel to the ground on a cushion of air, like a hovercraft. One person throws a 6.0-kg ball to the other, who catches it. The ball travels nearly horizontally. Excluding the ball, the total mass of the platform and people is 118 kg. Because of the throw, this 118-kg mass recoils. How far does it move before coming to rest again?

**65. ssm Two people are standing on a 2.0-m-long stationary platform, one at each end. The platform floats parallel to the ground on a cushion of air, like a hovercraft. One person throws a 6.0-kg ball to the other, who catches it. The ball travels nearly horizontally. Excluding the ball, the total mass of the platform and people is 118 kg. Because of the throw, this 118-kg mass recoils. How far does it move before coming to rest again?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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