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You are on a cruise ship traveling north at a speed of 8 m/s with respect to land.

Your friend is sitting on another cruise ship traveling south at 15 m/s. As you walk toward the back of your ship at 2.9 m/s, what is your velocity with respect to your friend?
6 years ago

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Damon
You are moving north at 8 - 2.9 = 5.1 North
Friend is moving south at 15 South
you are moving at 20.1 North relative to friend
6 years ago

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