A man of mass 
is standing on a plank of equal mass 
resting on a smooth horizontal surface. The man starts moving on the plank with speed 
relative to the plank. The speed of the man relative to the ground is
A
B
C
zero
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
(using figure)
Speed of man relative to ground 
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