The 90kg man dives from the 40kg canoe. The velocity indicated in the figure is that of the man relative to the canoe just after loss of contact. If the man, woman, and canoe are initially at rest, determine the horizontal component of the absolute velocity of the canoe just after separation. Neglect drag on the canoe, and assume that the 60kg woman remains motionless relative to the canoe.

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The 90kg man dives from the 40kg canoe. The velocity indicated in the figure is
that of the man relative to the canoe just after loss of contact. If the man, woman,
and canoe are initially at rest, determine the horizontal component of the absolute
velocity of the canoe just after separation. Neglect drag on the canoe, and assume
that the 60kg woman remains motionless relative to the canoe. 

 

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