2.3 - Relative motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is relative motion?
A
Relative motion refers to the motion of an object from the perspective or frame another moving object.
2
Q
How do you calculate the relative motion of two objects moving in opposite directions along the same line?
A
add their speeds
3
Q
How do you calculate the relative motion of two objects moving in the same direction along the same line?
A
subtract the speed of one from the other
4
Q
What happens to the relative speed when two objects are moving in the same direction?
A
the objects get closer slower than if one was stationary
5
Q
What is the term for the motion of an object from the perspective of another moving object?
A
relative motion
