Total momentum = 0
Mb*2.2 - Me*2.9 = 0
Mb/Me = +2.9/2.2
the ratio of masses is unlikely to be negative and I think you have it upside down.
In a science fiction novel two enemies, Bonzo and Ender, are fighting in outer spce. From stationary positions, they push against each other. Bonzo flies off with a velocity of +2.2 m/s, while Ender recoils with a velocity of -2.9 m/s. Determine the ratio mBonzo/mEnder of the masses of these two enemies.
What I did was:
2.2/-2.9 to get their ratio...but that isn't correct.
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