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A woman is running through rain at a speed of 5.00 m/s. Rain is falling vertically at a speed of 20.0 m/s. (a) What is the velocity of the rain relative to the woman? (b) How far in front of her would an umbrella have to extend to keep the rain off if she holds the umbrella 1.50 m above her feet?

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