Answer:
v = –0.89m/s.
Explanation:
This problem require the knowledge of conservation of momentum
Given the mass of James and Ramon to be 85kg and 69kg respectively.
Total initial momentum = 0 since James and ramon were both not moving initially.
Ramon has a final momentum = 69.0 * 1.10
James has a final momentum = 85 * vf
85×v + 69×1.10 = 0
85v + 75.9 =
85v = –75.9
v = –75.9/85 = –0.89m/s