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The resultant velocity is the vector sum of all individual velocities acting on an object. It represents the overall speed and direction of an object.

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What is the magnitude of the resultant velocity of a soccer ball kicked at 5 m/s at a 60° angle from the ground when it reaches its peak height?
A person throws an object with only an horizontal velocity of 3m/s off a 60m cliff. What is the magnitude of the final resultant velocity of the object as it hits the ground?

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