Throwing Balloons

Classical Mechanics Level 1

Mischievous Sam is sitting in a moving bus. At the moment he spots his best friend Jim standing on the footpath, Sam throws a water balloon directly at Jim.

Will the balloon hit Jim?

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Note: For simplicity, treat Jim and the balloon as if they are point particles.

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