The altitude of a hang glider is increasing at a rate of 6.90 m/s. At the same time, the shadow of the glider moves along the ground at a speed of 14.0 m/s when the sun is directly overhead. Find the magnitude of the glider's velocity.
The altitude of a hang glider is increasing at a rate of 6.90 m/s. At the same time, the shadow of the glider moves along the ground at a speed of 14.0 m/s when the sun is directly overhead. Find the magnitude of the glider's velocity.
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The altitude of a hang glider is increasing at a rate of 6.90 m/s. At the same time, the shadow of the glider moves along the ground at a speed of 14.0 m/s when the sun is directly overhead. Find the magnitude of the glider's velocity.
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