A motorcycle traveling on the highway at a velocity of 120 km/h passes a car traveling at a velocity of 90 km/h. From the point of view of a passenger in the car, what is the velocity of the motorcycle?

A motorcycle traveling on the highway at a velocity of 120 km/h passes a car traveling at a velocity of 90 km/h. From the point of view of a passenger in the car, what is the velocity of the motorcycle?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section6.3: Relative Velocity

Problem 27PP

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