Two ice skaters want to prove conservation of momentum. Skater A has a mass of 72 kg, and skater B has a mass of 48 kg. They are originally at rest. They hold hands and face each other. They then push off each other and move in opposite directions. Skater B moves with a velocity of 3 m/s.

Question

What must the velocity of skater A be in the opposite direction after the push in order to prove conservation of momentum?

(1 point)

4.5 m/s

3.0 m/s

1.5 m/s

2.0 m/s

Answer 1

48 * 3 = 72 * v

Answer 2

So no answer?

Answer 3

wake up

Answer 4

It's 2.0m/s