Car P moves to the west with constant speed
At instant 3, cars P and Q are adjacent to one another (i.e., they have the same position).
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b. Complete the sketch at right by drawing a qualitatively correct velocity vector for car Q in the frame of the road at instant 3. Make sure the completed sketch is consistent with your answer to part a. In this situation, which car is passing the other? Explain
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