A security guard is chasing a burglar across a rooftop, both running at 4.20 m/s. Before the

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A security guard is chasing a burglar across a rooftop, both running at 4.20 m/s. Before the burglar reaches the edge of the roof, he has to decide whether or not to try jumping to the roof of the next building, which is 5.50 m away and 4.00 m lower. If he decides to jump horizontally to get away from the guard, can he make it? Explain your answer.