Question: An eagle (mA = 4.3 kg) moving with speed vA = 7.8 m/s is on a collision course with a second eagle mB = 5.6

An eagle (mA = 4.3 kg) moving with speed vA = 7.8 m/s is on a collision course with a second eagle mB = 5.6 kg) moving at vB = 10.2 m/s in a direction perpendicular to the first. After they collide, they hold onto o ne another. In what direction, and with what speed, are they moving after the collision?

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