Two Ice Skaters Push Off Against One Another Starting from a Stationary

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two ice skaters push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 45-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.375 m/s. What speed does the 60-kg skater acquire?

• A) 0.500 m/s
• B) 0.281 m/s
• C) 0.375 m/s
• D) 0.750 m/s
• E) 0 m/s

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