Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1
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Author: Raymond A. Serway
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.8OQ
A girl, moving at 8 m/s on in-line skates, is overtaking a boy moving at 5 m/s as they both skate on a straight path. The boy losses a ball backward toward the girl, giving it speed 12 m/s relative to him. What is the speed of the ball relative to the girl, who catches it? (a) (8 + 5 + 12) m/s (b) (8 - 5 - 12) m/s (c) (8 + 5 - 12) m/s (d) (8 — 5 + 12) m/s (e) (—8 + 5 + 12) m/s
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