Two observers are moving towards each other at speeds of 20 m/s and 30 m/s. What is the speed of one observer as seen by the other?

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Two observers are moving towards each other at speeds of 20 m/s and 30 m/s. What is the speed of one observer as seen by the other?
  1. 10 m/s
  2. 20 m/s
  3. 50 m/s
  4. 60 m/s

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Q: Two observers are moving towards each other at speeds of 20 m/s and 30 m/s. What is the speed of one observer as seen by the other?
Solution: Relative speed = Speed of observer 1 + Speed of observer 2 = 20 m/s + 30 m/s = 50 m/s.
Steps: 5

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