Conservation of Momentum: A 60-kg swimmer suddenly dives horizontally from a 150-kg raft with a speed of 1.5 m/s. The raft is initially at rest. What is the speed of the raft immediately after the diver jumps if the water has negligible effect on the raft?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


0.60 m/s

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A. Path A B. Path B C. Path C D. Path D E. Path E

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The initial prediction by Percival Lowell of Pluto's position was close to the place it was, in fact, found by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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