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Mrchilko
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Homework Statement
In a pairs skating competition, the male skater is initially carrying his partner. Together they have a mass of 130.0 kg and they are are moving forward with a velocity of 2.5 m/s. If the male skater throws his partner forward at 1.5m/s, find the velocity of the male skater after he throws his 45.0kg partner.
Homework Equations
Pa + Pb = P'a + P'b
v= p/m
The Attempt at a Solution
So assuming the equation to find velocity which is v=p/m all i have right now is the mass of the male skater which is 85kg. Now I am not to sure what to do with the original combined momentum ( both skaters together) which was p= (130kg)(2.50m/s)= 325kg.m/s... Now would what do i do with that do find the answer?