Two people are standing on a 1.82-m-long platform, one at each end. The platform floats parallel to the ground on a cushion of air, like a hovercraft. The two people, the platform and a 5.73-kg ball are all initially at rest. One person throws the 5.73-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 156 kg. Because of the throw, this 156-kg mass recoils. How far does the platform move before coming to rest again? Number i Units

Two people are standing on a 1.82-m-long platform, one at each end. The platform floats parallel to the ground on a cushion of air, like a hovercraft. The two people, the platform and a 5.73-kg ball are all initially at rest. One person throws the 5.73-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 156 kg. Because of the throw, this 156-kg mass recoils. How far does the platform move before coming to rest again? Number i Units

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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