Two ice skaters, with masses of 54 kg and 70.2 kg, are at the center of a 69.27m diameter circular rink. The skaters push off against each other and glide to the opposite edges of the rink. If the heavier skater reaches the edge in 16 s, how long does it take for the lighter skater to reach the edge?

Two ice skaters, with masses of 54 kg and 70.2 kg, are at the center of a 69.27m diameter circular rink. The skaters push off against each other and glide to the opposite edges of the rink. If the heavier skater reaches the edge in 16 s, how long does it take for the lighter skater to reach the edge?

College Physics

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter8: Rotational Equilibrium And Dynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16P

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