Student A and Student B are both wearing inline skates. Student B pushes Student A abruptly. This causes her velocity to change (from zero to some forward velocity). While pushing, Student B starts rolling in the opposite direction. The greater Student A's forward velocity changes, the greater Student B's backward velocity changes. However, Student B's velocity change is always less than Student A. (Student B is a tall and muscular guy and Student A is a petite woman). How can you explain these observations?

Student A and Student B are both wearing inline skates. Student B pushes Student A abruptly. This causes her velocity to change (from zero to some forward velocity). While pushing, Student B starts rolling in the opposite direction. The greater Student A's forward velocity changes, the greater Student B's backward velocity changes. However, Student B's velocity change is always less than Student A. (Student B is a tall and muscular guy and Student A is a petite woman). How can you explain these observations?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter3: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1OQ: In which of the following situations is the moving object appropriately modeled as a projectile?...

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