A 300 g bird flying along at 6.2 m/s sees a 8.0 g insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 34 m/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch. You may want to review (Pages 274 - 276) .

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A 300 gg bird flying along at 6.2 m/sm/s sees a 8.0 gg insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 34 m/sm/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch.

What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
A 300 g bird flying along at 6.2 m/s sees a 8.0 g insect heading
straight toward it with a speed of 34 m/s (as measured by an observer
on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and
enjoys a nice lunch.
Part A
You may want to review (Pages 274 - 276).
What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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Transcribed Image Text:A 300 g bird flying along at 6.2 m/s sees a 8.0 g insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 34 m/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch. Part A You may want to review (Pages 274 - 276). What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing? Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. HA ? Value Units V = Submit Request Answer Provide Feedback
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