Two People,one Twice as Massive as the Other,attempt a Tug-Of-War

question 19

Multiple Choice

Two people,one twice as massive as the other,attempt a tug-of-war with 12 meters of massless 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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Deadweight Loss

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