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A 15.0 kg fish swimming at 1.10 m/s suddenly gobbles up a 4.50 kg fish that is initially stationary. Neglect any drag effects of water. (a) find the speed of the large fish just after it eats the small one. (b) how much mechanical energy dissipated during this meal.
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