How fast will the lighter one travel

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Two figure skaters, one weighing 625N and the other 775N , push off against each other on very smooth ice.

Part A
If the heavier skater travels at 1.60m/s , how fast will the lighter one travel?
v = _________m/s
Part B
How much kinetic energy is "created" during the skaters' maneuver?
K = _________J
Part C
Where does this energy come from?

Reference no: EM13543462

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