Calculating Relative Motion on a Moving Sidewalk

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In summary, the conversation discusses the time it takes to travel from the gate to baggage claim at an airport using a moving sidewalk. When the sidewalk is broken and the person walks the entire way, it takes 54 seconds. When the sidewalk is working and the person stands on it without walking, it takes 72 seconds. The question asks how long it would take if the person walked while riding on the moving sidewalk. The person's speed when walking and standing on the sidewalk are represented by v and v', respectively. The relevant equation is v=v'+V, where V is the speed of the sidewalk.
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When the moving sidewalk at the airport is broken, as it often seems to be, it takes you 54 s to walk from your gate to baggage claim. When it is working and you stand on the moving sidewalk the entire way, without walking, it takes 72 s to travel the same distance.
How long will it take you to travel from the gate to baggage claim if you walk while riding on the moving sidewalk?

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v=v'+V (they are vectors)

The Attempt at a Solution


I try to set up the equation but i can't seem to figure out what v and v' are so i try to add and subtract the obvious numbers but i can't seem to get the right answer.
 
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What's the person's speed when walking a distance L, and what's the person's speed when not walking while standing on the moving sisdewalk, over that same distance? You must list what you think are the relevant equations, and show some attempt at a solution, for further assistance.
 

What is relative motion?

Relative motion refers to the movement of an object in relation to another object or reference point. It takes into consideration the perspective of the observer and their own movement.

How do you solve relative motion problems?

To solve a relative motion problem, you need to identify the velocity of each object and their direction of motion. Then, use the relative velocity formula to calculate the overall velocity and direction of the objects in relation to each other.

What is the relative velocity formula?

The relative velocity formula is given by Vr = Vb - Va, where Vr is the relative velocity, Vb is the velocity of the second object, and Va is the velocity of the first object. This formula is used to calculate the overall velocity and direction of objects in relation to each other.

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Some common examples of relative motion include a person walking on a moving train, a car driving on a rotating carousel, and two people walking towards each other on a moving sidewalk. In all of these cases, the motion of the objects is affected by their relative velocity and direction.

How does relative motion affect our daily lives?

Relative motion is a concept that is constantly at play in our daily lives. It helps us understand and predict the movement of objects in relation to each other, such as the motion of vehicles on a road or the movement of planets in our solar system. It also allows us to make accurate measurements and calculations in fields such as physics and engineering.

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