A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian at 5 m/s in the same direction. H

Practice Questions

Q1
A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian at 5 m/s in the same direction. How fast does the cyclist appear to be moving to the pedestrian?
  1. 10 m/s
  2. 15 m/s
  3. 20 m/s
  4. 5 m/s

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

A cyclist is moving at 15 m/s and a pedestrian at 5 m/s in the same direction. How fast does the cyclist appear to be moving to the pedestrian?
  • Step 1: Identify the speed of the cyclist, which is 15 m/s.
  • Step 2: Identify the speed of the pedestrian, which is 5 m/s.
  • Step 3: Since both are moving in the same direction, we need to find the difference in their speeds.
  • Step 4: Subtract the speed of the pedestrian from the speed of the cyclist: 15 m/s - 5 m/s.
  • Step 5: Calculate the result of the subtraction, which is 10 m/s.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the cyclist appears to be moving at 10 m/s relative to the pedestrian.
  • Relative Speed – The speed of one object as observed from another object moving in the same direction.
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