MOD. MASTERING PHYSICS 1 W/E-TEXT
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Chapter 4, Problem 13CQ
Josh and Taylor, standing face-to-face on frictionless ice, push off each other, causing each to slide backward. Josh is much bigger than Taylor. After the push, which of the two is moving faster?
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