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