1. Mark is standing still when Alvin jumps from behind with a speed of 4 m/s and landed on his back. What is now the combined speed of Mark and Alvin? Assume that the masses of Mark and Alvin are 84 kg and 61 kg, respectively.

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1. Mark is standing still when Alvin jumps from
behind with a speed of 4 m/s and landed on his back.
What is now the combined speed of Mark and Alvin?
Assume that the masses of Mark and Alvin are 84 kg
and 61 kg, respectively.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Mark is standing still when Alvin jumps from behind with a speed of 4 m/s and landed on his back. What is now the combined speed of Mark and Alvin? Assume that the masses of Mark and Alvin are 84 kg and 61 kg, respectively.
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