Question:

Suppose the same canoeist uses the same paddle force in two different canoes, one empty and one carrying another passenger. In which case will the canoe move faster? [Pg. No. 94]

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The canoe will move faster when it is empty. For the same paddle force, the empty canoe has less mass and therefore gains more acceleration. The canoe carrying another passenger has greater mass and accelerates less, so it moves more slowly.

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