3.3 - Composition of Velocity
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Practice Questions
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What is the resultant velocity if two objects move at 10 m/s east?
💡 Hint: Remember to add the velocities since they are in the same direction.
Calculate the resultant of 15 m/s north and 15 m/s east.
💡 Hint: Use the Pythagorean theorem for perpendicular velocities.
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What is the formula for calculating resultant velocity when two velocities act in the same direction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when velocities align.
For perpendicular velocities, which theorem is used to find the resultant?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between the sides of a right triangle.
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A car travels 25 m/s northeast and another 35 m/s northwest. Find the resultant velocity and its direction.
💡 Hint: Use vector components and then apply the Pythagorean theorem.
A person walks 30 m north and then 40 m east. Calculate their resultant displacement and direction.
💡 Hint: Think of the path as a right triangle.
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