Savchenko Problem 2.2.6

Physics · mechanics · thermodynamics

Problem

The sisters are skating on smooth ice. The older one pushes the younger one. Both begin to roll, but the younger one is noticeably faster than the older one. ”Come on, now I’ll push you,” the younger one says. Contrary to her expectations, she is once again rolling back at a faster rate than her older sister, and as many times faster than before. Why is this happening?

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