Two People, One Twice as Massive as the Other, Attempt

question 55

Multiple Choice

Two people, one twice as massive as the other, attempt a tug-of-war with 12 meters of rope on frictionless ice. After a brief time, they meet. The heavier person slides a distance of

• A)3 m.
• B)4 m.
• C)6 m.
• D)0 m.

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