Question
Two skaters with masses of 66kg and 47kg , respectively, stand 5.5m apart, each holding one end of a piece of rope.
Part A
If they pull themselves along the rope until they meet, how far does each skater travel? (Neglect friction.)
Part B
If only the 47kg skater pulls along the rope until she meets her friend (who just holds onto the rope), how far does each skater travel?
Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma.
x66kg, x47kg
Part A
If they pull themselves along the rope until they meet, how far does each skater travel? (Neglect friction.)
Part B
If only the 47kg skater pulls along the rope until she meets her friend (who just holds onto the rope), how far does each skater travel?
Express your answers using two significant figures separated by a comma.
x66kg, x47kg