Throwing a Ball in a Boat - Demonstrating Center of Mass

The video tutorial explores the physics of a ball thrown into a canoe, examining the system's behavior when the ball lands inside and outside the canoe. It explains the concept of internal and external forces, Newton's laws, and the center of mass. The tutorial includes calculations to determine the system's center of mass and demonstrates how the system behaves under different conditions, emphasizing the importance of understanding net external forces and their impact on motion.

Describe the effect on the canoe and Mr. P if the ball lands outside the canoe.

Calculate the initial position of the center of mass of the system based on the given masses and positions.

What does the change in position of the center of mass indicate about the system's movement?