Answer:
a) -3.267 m/s
b) 2.227 m/s
Explanation:
As per the conservation of momentum
m1v1 + m2v2=0
m1= mass of log
m2 = mass of lumber jack
v1 = velocity of log
v2 = velocity of lumber jack
a) Velocity of first log
m/s
b) m1v1 + m2v2 = m3v3
Velocity of log
=
Answer:
b. 1.1 m
Explanation:
It is given that the total distance between the masses is equal to the length of the board, which is 3 m. Therefore,
where,
s₁ = distance of fulcrum from left mass
s₂ = distance of fulcrum from right mass
In order to achieve balance, the torque due to both masses must be equal:
s₁ = 1.1 m
Hence, the correct option is:
<u>b. 1.1 m</u>