Two ice skaters suddenly push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 45-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.375 m/s relative to the ice. What speed does the 60-kg skater acquire relative to the ice? 0.38 m/s 0.00 m/s 0.50 m/s 0.28 m/s 0.75 m/s

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  1. Two ice skaters suddenly push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 45-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.375 m/s relative to the ice. What speed does the 60-kg skater acquire relative to the ice?

     
    1. 0.38 m/s

       
    2. 0.00 m/s

       
    3. 0.50 m/s

       
    4. 0.28 m/s

       
    5. 0.75 m/s

       
       
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