Two Ice Skaters of Identical Mass Approach on Parallel Paths

question 6

Multiple Choice

Two ice skaters of identical mass approach on parallel paths 1.6 m apart.Both are moving at 3.0 m/s.They join hands as they pass,maintaining their 1.6 m separation,and begin rotating about each other.What is their angular speed?

• A)3.7 rad/s
• B)2.4 rad/s
• C)3.0 rad/s
• D)4.8 rad/s

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