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# Two ice skaters suddenly push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The \(45 \, \text{kg}\) skater acquires a speed of \(0.375 \, \text{m/s}\) relative to the ice. What speed does the \(60 \, \text{kg}\) skater acquire relative to the ice?

Two ice skaters suddenly push off against one another starting from a stationary position. The \(45 \, \text{kg}\) skater acquires a speed of \(0.375 \, \text{m/s}\) relative to the ice. What speed does the \(60 \, \text{kg}\) skater acquire relative to the ice?

- **A.** \(0.38 \, \text{m/s}\)
- **B.** \(0.00 \, \text{m/s}\)
- **C.** \(0.50 \, \text{m/s}\)
- **D.** \(0.28 \, \text{m/s}\)

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