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A boat sails east at 8m/s while a current flows north at 6m/s. What is the magnitude of the boat’s velocity relative to

Velocity components: vx=8m/s,vy=6m/s. 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 10 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion Parameters and Calculations

A boat travels west at 6m/s while a current flows south at 8m/s. What is the magnitude of the boat’s velocity relative t

Velocity components: vx=−6m/s,vy=−8m/s. 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 10 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Acceleration and Velocity Analysis - Part 8

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

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.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Acceleration and Velocity Analysis - Part 8

A car moves north at 12m/s while a wind blows east at 5m/s. What is the magnitude of the car’s velocity relative to the

Velocity components: vx=5m/s,vy=12m/s. 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 13 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Acceleration and Velocity Analysis - Part 8

A swimmer moves north at 3m/s in a river flowing west at 4m/s. What is the magnitude of the swimmer’s velocity relative

Velocity components: vx=−4m/s,vy=3m/s. 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 5 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Acceleration and Velocity Analysis - Part 8

A plane flies east at 40m/s while a wind blows north at 30m/s. What is the magnitude of the plane’s velocity relative to

Velocity components: vx=40m/s,vy=30m/s. 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 50 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A man walking at 4m/s throws a ball forward at 12m/s relative to himself. If the ball lands 10m ahead of the throw point

Ball’s speed relative to ground = 12+4=16m/s. 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 16 m/s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Equations of Motion and Problem Solving

A runner moving at 7m/s throws a ball horizontally at 14m/s relative to himself. If it lands 21m ahead of the throw poin

Ball’s speed relative to ground = 7+14=21m/s. 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 21 m/s as the result, so option A is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Motion in a Straight Line - Advanced Problems