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Two cars move in opposite directions. Car A moves at 60 km/hr (east) and Car B moves at 40 km/hr (west). What is the relative velocity of A with respect to B?

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Two cars move in opposite directions. Car A moves at 60 km/hr (east) and Car B moves at 40 km/hr (west). What is the relative velocity of A with respect to B?

Options

  • 20 km/hr east

  • 100 km/hr east

  • 100 km/hr west

  • 60 km/hr east

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Solution

100 km/hr east

Explanation:

When moving in opposite directions, velocities add: \[\vec v_{AB}\] = 60 - (-40) = 100 km/hr east.

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