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# Two ice skaters push off against each other. Skater A has twice the mass of Skater B. Which statement is correct?

Two ice skaters push off against each other. Skater A has twice the mass of Skater B. Which statement is correct?

- **A.** Both skaters experience equal forces and equal accelerations.
- **B.** Both skaters experience equal forces, but Skater A has less acceleration.
- **C.** Both skaters experience greater forces if Skater A pushes harder.
- **D.** Skater B exerts more force because they accelerate faster.

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