Finding Final Velocity of Skaters

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Start date Oct 29, 2013
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To find the final velocity of two skaters after a leap, the conservation of momentum principle is applied. The initial momentum of the 60.0 kg skater, moving at 4.00 m/s, is calculated before the leap. After the leap, the combined mass of both skaters is considered to determine their final velocity. Additionally, the discussion highlights the need to calculate the kinetic energy lost during the interaction. The focus remains on using momentum conservation to solve for the final velocity and energy loss.

Oct 29, 2013

goldgirl778

Homework Statement

During an ice show, a 60.0 kg skater leaps into the air and is caught by an intially stationary 75.0 kg skater.

Homework Equations

What is their final velocity assuming negligible friction and that the 60.0 kg skater's original horiziontal velocity is 4.00 m/s?

How much kinetic energy is lost?

The Attempt at a Solution

I need an equation for the final velocity calculation.

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Oct 29, 2013

Hollumber

Look up conservation of momentum

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