
FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS - EXTENDED
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Chapter 9, Problem 94P
An old Chrysler with mass 2400 kg is moving along a straight stretch of road at 80 km/h. It is followed by a Ford with mass 1600 kg moving at 60 km/h. How fast is the center of mass of the two cars moving?
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