Answer:
v = 0.059 m/s
Explanation:
To find the final speed of Olaf and the ball you use the conservation momentum law. The momentum of Olaf and the ball before catches the ball is the same of the momentum of Olaf and the ball after. Then, you have:
(1)
m: mass of the ball = 0.400kg
M: mass of Olaf = 75.0 kg
v1i: initial velocity of the ball = 11.3m/s
v2i: initial velocity of Olaf = 0m/s
v: final velocity of Olaf and the ball
You solve the equation (1) for v and replace the values of all variables:
Hence, after Olaf catches the ball, the velocity of Olaf and the ball is 0.059m/s