Find the final speed of the astronaut after throwing tank


A 62.7 kg astronaut is on a space walk when the tether line to the shuttle breaks. The astronaut is able to throw a 11 kg oxygen tank in a direction away from the shuttle with a speed of 14.6 m/s, propelling the astronaut back to the shuttle. Assuming that the astronaut starts from rest, find the final speed of the astronaut after throwing the tank. Answer in units of m/s.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Physics: Find the final speed of the astronaut after throwing tank
Reference No:- TGS0739622

Expected delivery within 24 Hours