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During an ice show, a 60.0-kg skater leaps into the air
Chapter 8, Problem 32(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 32PE
During an ice show, a 60.0-kg skater leaps into the air and is caught by an initially stationary 75.0-kg skater. (a) What is their final velocity assuming negligible friction and that the 60.0-kg skater’s original horizontal velocity is 4.00 m/s? (b) How much kinetic energy is lost?
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QUESTION:
Problem 32PE
During an ice show, a 60.0-kg skater leaps into the air and is caught by an initially stationary 75.0-kg skater. (a) What is their final velocity assuming negligible friction and that the 60.0-kg skater’s original horizontal velocity is 4.00 m/s? (b) How much kinetic energy is lost?
ANSWER:
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We have to find the final velocity and the amount of loss of kinetic energy.