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Two skaters, one with mass 55 kg and the other with mass 60 kg, stand on...

Two skaters, one with mass 55 kg and the other with mass 60 kg, stand on an ice rink holding a pole with a length of 6 m and a negligible mass. Starting from the ends of the pole, the skaters pull themselves along the pole until they meet. How far will the 60 kg skater move?
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From conservation of momentum 112 55((6-x)r-60(x) 330-55x 60x 330 115 x 2.8695 m -2.87 m -2.9 m

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