Question: ( TM 2 - 4 1 ) A train moves along the tracks at a constant speed u . A woman on the train throws

(TM 2-41) A train moves along the tracks at a constant speed u. A woman on the train throws
a ball of mass m straight ahead at a speed v with respect to herself.
(a) What is the kinetic energy gain of the ball as measured by a person on the train?
(b) What is the kinetic energy gain of the ball as measured by a person standing by the railroad
tracks?
(c) How much work is done by the woman throwing the ball?
(d) How much work is done by the train?

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