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Runner 1 has a velocity of 10 m/s west. Runner 2 has a velocity of 7 m/s east. From the frame of reference of runner 2, what is the velocity of runner 1? A.17 m/s east. B.3 m/s east. C.17 m/s west. D.3 m/s west

User Jon Jagger
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Answer:

17 m/s west

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User BigONotation
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Answer:

17 m/s west

Step-by-step explanation:

Runner 1 has velocity = 10 m/s west

runner 2 has velocity = 7 m/s east

From the frame of reference of runner 2, we can imagine runner 2 as standing still, and runner 1 moving away from him, towards the west with their combined velocity of

velocity = 10 m/s + 7 m/s = 17 m/s west

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