Relative Velocity Rain Fall Problem

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The problem involves relative velocity, specifically analyzing the motion of rain falling vertically and a cyclist moving horizontally. The original poster attempts to calculate the velocity of the rain relative to the cyclist and determine the direction for holding an umbrella.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mixed

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the vector nature of velocity, with some questioning the original poster's setup and calculations. There is a focus on clarifying the direction of the cyclist's velocity and the implications for the rain's relative velocity.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing informal feedback and prompting the original poster to reconsider their calculations. There is no explicit consensus, but some guidance has been offered regarding the vector components.

Contextual Notes

There seems to be confusion regarding the direction of the cyclist's velocity and its representation in vector form. The original poster's calculations may be based on assumptions that are being questioned by other participants.

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Hi,
Can someone please check my work and tell me where I am going wrong?
Rain is falling vertically downward with a velocity 25m/s. A cyclist is moving from North to South vith a velocity 15m/s. What is the velocity of the rain with respect to the cyclist? What is the direction the cyclist has to hold his umbrella so as to protect himself from the rain?

Vel of rain = -25j
Vel of cyclist = -15j

Vel of rain with respect to cyclist = -25j - (-15j)
= -10j

and I am not sure on how to find the direction. Please help.
 
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Since when do cyclists drive in the direction of rain? :smile:
 
remember, velocity is a vector
 
I want a flying bicycle! :wink:
 
:redface:

vel of cyclist = 15i right?
 
Right. Now I guess you know what you have to do. :smile:
 

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