Was mechanical energy conserved in this last example (Sumo Wrestlers on ice)? Assume all 3 wrestlers were the system. A) Yes, and Efinal > Einitial B) Yes, and Efinal < Einitial po- C) No, and Einal > E, initial D) No, and Efinal < Einitial

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Was mechanical energy conserved in this last
example (Sumo Wrestlers on ice)? Assume all 3
wrestlers were the system.
A) Yes, and Efinal > Einitial
B) Yes, and Efinal < Einitial
po
C) No, and Efinal > Einitial
D) No, and Einal < Einitial
-final
Transcribed Image Text:Was mechanical energy conserved in this last example (Sumo Wrestlers on ice)? Assume all 3 wrestlers were the system. A) Yes, and Efinal > Einitial B) Yes, and Efinal < Einitial po C) No, and Efinal > Einitial D) No, and Einal < Einitial -final
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No, Mechanical energy is not conserved 

Since initial kinetic energy is zero 

And final kinetic energy will be there since all are moving 

And there is no potential energy present here 

So,

Efinal > Einitial

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