Relative Velocity
Analysing the motion of one object from the perspective of another moving object. Applications include navigating ships and aircraft in crosswinds.
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Analysing the motion of one object from the perspective of another moving object. Applications include navigating ships and aircraft in crosswinds.
Key Questions
- What does it mean for velocity to be relative?
- How do we calculate the shortest distance between two moving objects?
- How does wind or current affect the true course of a vehicle?
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