Answer:
0.2 m/s
Explanation:
given,
mass of astronaut, M = 85 Kg
mass of hammer, m = 1 Kg
velocity of hammer , v =17 m/s
speed of astronaut, v' = ?
initial speed of the astronaut and the hammer be equal to zero = ?
Using conservation of momentum
(M + m) V = M v' + m v
(M + m) x 0 = 85 x v' + 1 x 17
85 v' = -17
v' = -0.2 m/s
negative sign represent the astronaut is moving in opposite direction of hammer.
Hence, the speed of the astronaut is equal to 0.2 m/s
