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3. Two ice skaters collide on the ice. A 39.6-kg skater moving South at 6.21 m/s collides with a 52.1-kg skater
moving East at 4.33 m/s. The two skaters entangle and move together across the ice. Determine the magnitude
and direction of their post-collision velocity (answer: 3.64 m/s at 42.5 degrees)
Please provide a detailed diagram
Answer:
The magnitude and direction of post collision velocity of the two skaters can be determined using conservation of momentum as follows: