Answer:
5.25 m/s to the east
Explanation:
Applying,
MV = mv.............. Equation 1
Where M = mass of the launcher, V = recoil velocity of the launcher, m = mass of the balloon, v = velocity of the balloon
make V the subject of the equation
V = mv/M............ Equation 2
From the question,
M = 2 kg, m = 0.75 kg, v = 14 m/s
Substitute these values into equation 2
V = (0.75×14)/2
V = 5.25 m/s to the east
