Question: A hungry polar bear ( m 1 = 1 5 0 kg ) wants to visit a group of penguins' ( m 2 = 1

A hungry polar bear (m1=150 kg) wants to visit a group of penguins' (m2=100 kg in total). They are on identical islands of ice (m3=800 kg each) and free to move on the water without friction. The bear can jump from one island to another if they are spaced 2 m or less apart. When they see the bear approaching, should the penguins move to the right (point B), to the left (point A) or stay in the center C? Will the penguins survive?

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