Two persons on ice skates stand face to face and then push each other away (see figure below). Their masses are 55 and 80 kg. Find the ratio of their speeds immediately afterward. V55 kg V80 kg Which person has the higher speed? O 55-kg skater O 80-kg skater

Two persons on ice skates stand face to face and then push each other away (see figure below). Their masses are 55 and 80 kg. Find the ratio of their speeds immediately afterward. V55 kg V80 kg Which person has the higher speed? O 55-kg skater O 80-kg skater

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