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The discussion centers on a physics problem involving relative velocity, specifically calculating Shawn's speed from Susan's reference frame. The problem describes Susan driving north at 60 mph and Shawn driving east at 45 mph, approaching an intersection. To find Shawn's speed relative to Susan, the formula involves vector addition and subtraction of their velocities with respect to the ground. Participants are encouraged to express the velocities in component form for clarity. Assistance is requested to solve this challenging problem.
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This is the only problem taht i could not figure out for 2 hours...
I even asked one of my friend who got 5 on his ap exam about this problem..he said no no to this question..anybody willin to help?

.Susan, driving north at 60 mph, and Shawn, driving east at 45 mph, are approaching an intersection

Q: What is Shawn's speed relative to Susan's reference frame?
 
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Try this:
\vec{v}_{(Shawn/Susan)} = \vec{v}_{(Shawn/Ground)} + \vec{v}_{(Ground/Susan)} = \vec{v}_{(Shawn/Ground)} - \vec{v}_{(Susan/Ground)}

Hint: Write the vectors in component form.
 
thanks for da help
 
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