Anita is running to the right at 5 m/s in FIGURE. Balls 1

Chapter 4, Problem 8CQ

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QUESTION:

Anita is running to the right at \(5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) in Figure Q4.8. Balls 1 and 2 are thrown toward her by friends standing on the ground. According to Anita, both balls are approaching her at \(10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).

Which ball was thrown at a faster speed? Or were they thrown with the same speed? Explain.

                                       

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

5m/s

10 m/s

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QUESTION:

Anita is running to the right at \(5 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) in Figure Q4.8. Balls 1 and 2 are thrown toward her by friends standing on the ground. According to Anita, both balls are approaching her at \(10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\).

Which ball was thrown at a faster speed? Or were they thrown with the same speed? Explain.

                                       

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

5m/s

10 m/s

ANSWER:

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The objective here is to investigate the speed of two balls approaching Anita from opposite directions, despite the feeling of Anita that both the balls are approaching her at the same speed.

 

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