Complete the following description: A person stands at one end of a raft that is floating on a lake, the raft is initially stationary relative to the shore. The person then walks to the other end of the raft, in a straight line, away from the shore. As a consequence of the persons movement, the raft (a) remains stationary. (b) moves away from the shore. (c) moves towards the shore.

Complete the following description: A person stands at one end of a raft that is floating on a lake, the raft is initially stationary relative to the shore. The person then walks to the other end of the raft, in a straight line, away from the shore. As a consequence of the persons movement, the raft (a) remains stationary. (b) moves away from the shore. (c) moves towards the shore.

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Complete the following description:
A person stands at one end of a raft that is floating on a lake,
the raft is initially stationary relative to the shore. The person
then walks to the other end of the raft, in a straight line, away
from the shore. As a consequence of the persons movement,
the raft
(a) remains stationary.
(b) moves away from the shore.
(c) moves towards the shore.

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