Car A travels from New York to Miami at a speed of 25 m/s. Car B travels from New York to Chicago, also at a speed of 25 m/s. Are the velocities of the cars equal? Explain.

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Fabian Cross

3 July, 17:42

Car A travels from New York to Miami at a speed of 25 m/s. Car B travels from New York to Chicago, also at a speed of 25 m/s. Are the velocities of the cars equal? Explain.

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Jerry Sharp · Answer 1

Not Equal.

Explanation:

As the direction from New York to Miami (due South) is different from the direction from New York to Chicago (due West), the 2 velocities are not equal despite having the same magnitude. If both cars are to travel to the same destination at same speed, their velocities would be equal.