A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian is walking at 5 m/s in the same direction. What is the relative speed of the pedestrian with respect to the cyclist?
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A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian is walking at 5 m/s in the same direction. What is the relative speed of the pedestrian with respect to the cyclist?
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Relative speed = Speed of pedestrian - Speed of cyclist = 5 m/s - 15 m/s = -10 m/s (10 m/s behind).
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Q: A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian is walking at 5 m/s in the same direction. What is the relative speed of the pedestrian with respect to the cyclist?
Solution: Relative speed = Speed of pedestrian - Speed of cyclist = 5 m/s - 15 m/s = -10 m/s (10 m/s behind).
