Question

Erica (37 kg ) and Danny (45 kg ) are bouncing on a trampoline. Just as Erica reaches the high point of her bounce, Danny is moving upward past her at 4.7 m/s . At that instant he grabs hold of her. What is their speed just after he grabs her?

Answer 1

V = 2.58 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Below is the calculation:

Given the weight of Erica = 37 kg

The weight of Danny = 45 kg

Danny's speed to move upward = 4.7 m/s

Use below formula to find the answer.

m1 * u1 = (m1+m2) * V

V = m1*u1 / (m1+m2)

Here, m1 = 45

u1 = 4.7

m1 = 45

m2 = 37

Now plug the values in formula:

V = m1*u1 / (m1+m2)

V = (45*4.7)/(45+37)

V = 2.58 m/s