A 35.0 kg child is standing on a 7.0 kg skateboard holding a 4.2 kg ball. The child throws the ball at a speed of 3.5 m/s relative to the ground. What is the speed of the child and skateboard immediately after they release the ball? Give your answer in m/s to 3 decimal places.

A 35.0 kg child is standing on a 7.0 kg skateboard holding a 4.2 kg ball. The child throws the ball at a speed of 3.5 m/s relative to the ground. What is the speed of the child and skateboard immediately after they release the ball? Give your answer in m/s to 3 decimal places.

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A 35.0 k g child is standing on a 7.0 k g skateboard holding a 4.2 k g ball. The child throws the ball at a speed of 3.5 m / s relative to the ground. What is the speed of the child and skateboard immediately after they release the ball? Give your answer in m / s to 3 decimal places.

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