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A 220 lb running back is running along the sideline of the football field toward the goal line. The running back is 0.5 m from the sideline running at 8.0 m/s toward the goal. A 180 lb defender runs across the field toward the running back 1.0 m from the goal line. Just before the collision, both players leap into the air. The running back keeps his horizontal speed of 8.0 m/s. How fast What must be the defender be moving 's horizontal speed in order to ensure the players cross out of bounds before crossing the goal line?