1. An observer in car A finds that cars C and B are approaching him from opposite direction at speeds of 90 km/h and 80 km/h, respectively. 1(a). The Lab Frame (or stationary frame) is: 90 km/h 80km/h B

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(a). The Lab Frame (or stationary frame) is: A/B/C

(b) The Rocket Frame (or moving frame) is A/B/C

(c).The speed of car C, namely, the 90 km/h is:

Vx / Vx' / V

(d). The speed of car B, namely, the 80 km/h is:

Vx / Vx' / V

(e). The speed of car C as measured by B is :

Vx / Vx' / V

(f).Determine the speed of car C as measured by B using Galilean approach.

1. An observer in car A finds that cars C and Bare approaching him from opposite
direction at speeds of 90 km/h and 80 km/h, respectively. 1(a). The Lab Frame (or
stationary frame) is:
90 km/h
80km/h
A
B
Transcribed Image Text:1. An observer in car A finds that cars C and Bare approaching him from opposite direction at speeds of 90 km/h and 80 km/h, respectively. 1(a). The Lab Frame (or stationary frame) is: 90 km/h 80km/h A B
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