A 300 gg bird flying along at 5.7 m/sm/s sees a 10 gg insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 27 m/sm/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch. What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing?

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A 300 gg bird flying along at 5.7 m/sm/s sees a 10 gg insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 27 m/sm/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch.

What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing?

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