Two Ice Skaters Suddenly Push Off Against One Another Starting

question 112

Multiple Choice

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

• A)0.50 m/s
• B)0.28 m/s
• C)0.38 m/s
• D)0.75 m/s
• E)0.00 m/s

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