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07-10-2022
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A ferry approaches shore, moving north with a speed of 6.2 m/s relative to the dock. A person on the ferry walks from one side of the ferry to the other, moving east with a speed of 1.4 m/s relative to the ferry.

What is the speed of the person relative to the dock?
Express your answer using two significant figures and include the appropriate units

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