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Chapter 9 Problem 3P

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Problem 3P

· · A26.2-kg dog is running northward at 2.70 m/s, while a 5.30-kg cat is running eastward at 3.04 m/s. Their 74.0-kg owner has the same momentum as the two pets taken together. Find the direction and magnitude of the owner's velocity.

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The total momentum of the dog and cat can be calculated as:

                                                         

For , , , and .

                                               

 

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

· · A26.2-kg dog is running northward at 2.70 m/s, while a

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