Question: A 320 g bird flying along at 6.5 m/s sees a 12 g insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 30 m/s (as

A 320 g bird flying along at 6.5 m/s sees a 12 g insect heading straight toward it with a speed of 30 m/s (as measured by an observer on the ground, not by the bird). The bird opens its mouth wide and enjoys a nice lunch. Part A What is the bird's speed immediately after swallowing? Express your answer in meters per second.  

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