University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Momentum, Impulse, and Collision - Problems - Exercises - Page 264: 8.16

Answer

The astronaut will move at a speed of 0.105 m/s relative to the space station in the opposite direction from the tool.

Work Step by Step

$m_1v_1 + m_2v_2 = 0$ $m_2v_2 = -m_1v_1$ $v_2 = \frac{-m_1v_1}{m_2}$ $v_2 = \frac{-(2.25~kg)(3.20~m/s)}{68.5~kg}$ $v_2 = -0.105~m/s$ The astronaut will move at a speed of 0.105 m/s relative to the space station in the opposite direction from the tool.
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