wo astronauts, one of mass 60 kg and the other 90 kg, are initially at rest together in outer space. They then push each other apart. How far apart are they when the lighter astronaut has moved 12 m? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. d=__________

wo astronauts, one of mass 60 kg and the other 90 kg, are initially at rest together in outer space. They then push each other apart. How far apart are they when the lighter astronaut has moved 12 m? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. d=__________

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