NA football player of mass 95 kg is running at a speed of 5.0 m/s down the field as shown in Figure P11.53. A second player of mass 140 kg, running at a speed of 2.5 m/s, tackles the first player so that they move together after the collision. What is the velocity of the two players immediately after the collision? 140 kg 2.5 m/s 5.0 m/s L. 95 kg

NA football player of mass 95 kg is running at a speed of 5.0 m/s down the field as shown in Figure P11.53. A second player of mass 140 kg, running at a speed of 2.5 m/s, tackles the first player so that they move together after the collision. What is the velocity of the two players immediately after the collision? 140 kg 2.5 m/s 5.0 m/s L. 95 kg

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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