Bird A, with a mass of 2.2 kg, is stationary while Bird B, with a mass of 1.7 kg, is moving due north from Bird A at 3 m/s. What is the velocity of the center of mass for this system of two birds

1.3 m/s

Explanation:

It is given that,

Mass of bird A,

Mass of bird B,

Initial speed of bird A is 0 as it was at rest

Initial speed of bird B is 3 m/s

We need to find the velocity of the center of mass for this system of two birds. Let it is V. so,

So, the center of mass for this system is 1.3 m/s.

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.

there are no contact forces mentioned on the list of choices that you've provided.