Practice question
Question
A cyclist moves east at 18m/s while the wind blows south at 24m/s. What is the magnitude of the relative velocity of the wind with respect to the cyclist?
Explanation
Relative velocity vwc=vw−vc, where vc=18i^,vw=−24j^. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 30 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.