Two ice skaters push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 60.0-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.75 m/s. What speed does the 50-kg skater acquire? Assume that any other unbalanced forces during the collision are negligible.

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Two ice skaters push off against one another starting from a
stationary position. The 60.0-kg skater acquires a speed of
0.75 m/s. What speed does the 50-kg skater acquire? Assume
that any other unbalanced forces during the collision are
negligible.
Lütfen birini seçin:
O A. -1.2 m/s
O B. -0.75 m/s
O C. 0.75 m/s
O D. 1.2 m/s
O E. 0.9 m/s
O F. -0.9 m/s
Transcribed Image Text:Two ice skaters push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 60.0-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.75 m/s. What speed does the 50-kg skater acquire? Assume that any other unbalanced forces during the collision are negligible. Lütfen birini seçin: O A. -1.2 m/s O B. -0.75 m/s O C. 0.75 m/s O D. 1.2 m/s O E. 0.9 m/s O F. -0.9 m/s
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