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A boy of mass `m` is riding on a trolley of mass `M` which is moving on smooth floor at speed `v_(0)`. He jumps off in the opposite direction of motion of trolley with velocity `u` relative to the trolley before the jump. Find the velocity of the trolley after jump.

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To solve the problem, we will use the principle of conservation of momentum. Here are the steps to find the velocity of the trolley after the boy jumps off: ### Step 1: Understand the Initial Conditions Initially, both the boy and the trolley are moving together with a velocity \( v_0 \). The total mass of the system is \( M + m \), where \( M \) is the mass of the trolley and \( m \) is the mass of the boy. ### Step 2: Define the Final Conditions After the boy jumps off the trolley, he jumps in the opposite direction of the trolley's motion with a velocity \( u \) relative to the trolley. We need to find the final velocity \( V \) of the trolley after the boy jumps. ...
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