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The relative velocity of Car A to Car B, both traveling east, is calculated by subtracting the velocity of Car B from Car A. With Car A at 30 mi/hr and Car B at 10 mi/hr, the correct calculation is 30 mi/hr - 10 mi/hr, resulting in a relative velocity of 20 mi/hr. The initial confusion stemmed from a miscalculation, but the concept of relative velocity was understood correctly. The discussion also included a light-hearted exchange about a weekend event. Overall, the focus remained on the correct application of the relative velocity formula.
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If Car A is going 30mi/hr east, and Car B is going 10mi/hr east. What is the relative velocity of Car A to Car B?

Wouldn't this just be Va - Vb = Vrelative? So.. 30mi/hr - 10mi/hr, the answer would be 20mi/hr?

Any help, thanks. :smile:
 
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Concept is right, but there is a mistake in your math.
 
Opps, lmao. huge mistake, I totally meant to write 20mi/hr. Anyway. Thanks!
 
thursday and taking abck sunday eh? good bands
 

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