Problem

Suppose the dragonfly now approaches its prey along a path with θ > 48.5°, but it still...

Suppose the dragonfly now approaches its prey along a path with θ > 48.5°, but it still keeps the Une of sight parallel to the x axis. Is the speed of the dragonfly in this new case greater than, less than, or equal to its speed in Problem?

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Problem

What speed must the dragonfly have if the line of sight, which is parallel to the x axis initially, is to remain parallel to the x axis?

A. 0.562 m/s

B. 0.664 m/s

C. 1.00 m/s

D. 1.13 m/s

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