A motorcycle has a velocity of 24 m/s, due south as it passes a car with a velocity of 15 m/s due north. What is the magnitude a
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Answer:
39 m/s north
Explanation:
Let us consider North direction as positive and south as negative
Velocity of motorcycle = -24 m/s
Velocity of car = +15 m/s
The Velocity of the motorcycle as seen by the driver or car
The speed of the motorcycle as seen by the driver or car is 39 m/s as it is positive the direction is north
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