\"two skaters one with a mass of 70 kg and the other with massof 48kg, stand on

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"two skaters one with a mass of 70 kg and the other with massof 48kg, stand on an ice rink holding a pole of length 5.6m andneglible mass. Starting from the ends of the pole the skaterpull themselves along the pole until they meet. How far doesthe 48kg move?" thank you! "two skaters one with a mass of 70 kg and the other with massof 48kg, stand on an ice rink holding a pole of length 5.6m andneglible mass. Starting from the ends of the pole the skaterpull themselves along the pole until they meet. How far doesthe 48kg move?" thank you!

Explanation / Answer

because there is no external force acting on the system of twoskater => the center of mass of them does not move => they meet at the position of the center of mass => distance between center of mass and the 48kg skater : d =70*5.6/(70+ 48) = 3.322 m it is the distance 48kg skater move . :3.322 m

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