Answer:
the velocity is 0.45 m/s and it is moving in the opposite direction
or
-0.45 m/s
Explanation:
The law of conservation of momentum says that initial momentum = final momentum
( mass x velocity of the dog ) = - (mass x velocity of the canoe)
(15 x 1.2) =- (40 x velocity of the canoe)
Velocity of the canoe = -(15 x 1.2) / 40 = -0.45 m/s
