Can a relative velocity of two bodies be greater than the absolute velocity of either? Explain.

asked Dec 16, 2021 160k views

4 votes

Can a relative velocity of two bodies be greater than the absolute velocity of

either? Explain.

7.2k points

Please log in or register to add a comment.

5 votes

Yes, eg., when 2 bodies move in opposite directions

, the relative velocity of each is greater than the individual velocity of either

Orlade answered Dec 22, 2021

7.9k points

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

8.8m questions

11.4m answers