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AP Physics 1
4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
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Two skaters pushing off each other on a frictionless surface.
Two skaters pushing off each other on a frictionless surface.
Two ice skaters, Skater 1 of mass \(m_1\) and Skater 2 of mass \(m_2\), are initially at rest on a horizontal, frictionless ice rink. The skaters push off each other and begin to move in opposite directions. Which of the following correctly describes the total linear momentum of the two-skater system during the push and provides a valid justification?

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