Two ice skaters push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The 45.0-kg skater acquires a speed of 0.375 m/s. What speed does the 60.0-kg skater acquire?

Assume that any other unbalanced forces during the collision are negligible.
A) 0.500 m/s
B) 0.281 m/s
C) 0.375 m/s
D) 0.750 m/s
E) 0.000 m/s


Answer: B

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