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? A) 0.38 m/s В B) 0.00 m/s C) 0.50 m/s D) 0.28 m/s E) 0.75 m/s

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? A) 0.38 m/s В B) 0.00 m/s C) 0.50 m/s D) 0.28 m/s E) 0.75 m/s

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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?
A) 0.38 m/s
B) 0.00 m/s
C) 0.50 m/s
D) 0.28 m/s
E
E) 0.75 m/s

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