Still relating to the situation described in question $8,$ the speed of the puck just after it receives the kick is:

smaller than either of the speeds $v_0$ and $v_k.$

greater than either of the speeds $v_0$ and $v_k,$ but less than the arithmetic sum of these two speeds.

equal to the speed $v_0$ that it had before it received the kick.

equal to the arithmetic sum of the speeds $v_0$ and $v_k.$

equal to the speed $v_k$ resulting from the kick and independent of $v_o.$