The problem involves analyzing the relative motion of snowflakes falling vertically while a car is moving horizontally. The snow falls at a speed of 6.9 m/s, and the car's speed is given as 79 km/h, which participants convert to meters per second for analysis.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants attempting to clarify the problem setup and explore the relationship between the vertical and horizontal components of motion. Some guidance is offered regarding the conversion of units and the potential for finding an angle, but no consensus or resolution has been reached.
Participants express confusion about how to utilize the given speeds and are seeking direction on how to approach the problem. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationship between the two motions involved.
LowlyPion said:Start with how many m/s the car is going.
lauriecherie said:Ok so that is 21.94 m/s right? I don't know what to do with this info! I am so lost!