Resultant Velocity of Thor's Hammer

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The resultant velocity of Thor's hammer when launched at Loki is calculated using both linear and angular motion principles. Thor spins the hammer at 2.00 rad/s and runs at 4.00 m/s for 3.00 seconds. The rigid segment from Thor’s elbow to the hammer's end is 1.20 m. The final velocity combines the linear velocity from Thor's run and the tangential velocity due to the hammer's spin, resulting in a calculated velocity of 10.60 m/s directed towards Loki.

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Thor starts spinning his hammer at a rate of 2.00 rad/s2 while he starts running toward Loki at 4.00m/s2 . The distance from Thor’s elbow to the end of the hammer form a rigid 1.20m segment. If he takes 3.00 seconds before he launches the hammer at Loki, what is the resultant velocity of the hammer when it leaves Thor’s hand?

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