Two ice skaters, Daniel (mass 70.0 ) and Rebecca (mass 45.0 ), are practicing. D

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Two ice skaters, Daniel (mass 70.0 ) and Rebecca (mass 45.0 ), are practicing. Daniel stops to tie his shoelace and, while at rest, is struck by Rebecca, who is moving at 12.0 before she collides with him. After the collision, Rebecca has a velocity of magnitude 6.00 at an angle of 55.1 from her initial direction. Both skaters move on the frictionless, horizontal surface of the rink.
A)What is the magnitude of Daniel's velocity after the collision?
B)What is the direction of Daniel's velocity after the collision?
C)What is the change in total kinetic energy of the two skaters as a result of the collision?

Explanation / Answer

initial momentum of the system = final momentum 45*12 = 45*6*cos(55.1) + 70*vx vx = 5.51 0 = 45*6*sin(55.1) + 70*vy vy = -3.16 A) magnitude = sqrt(5.51^2+3.16^2) = 6.35 b) tan-1(3.16/5.51) = 29.83 degrees with the initial direction of rebecca . You can calculate the change in KE very easily since you know the velocities . If any thing is not clear please let me know .

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