Relative Velocity Quiz
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In classical mechanics, the Galilean transformation is associated with which limit?

  • All speeds are much less than the speed of light (correct)
  • All speeds are greater than the speed of light
  • All speeds are comparable to the speed of light
  • All speeds are zero
  • According to the classical approach, how is relative velocity calculated when velocities are much less than the speed of light?

  • By multiplying the two velocities
  • By subtracting the two velocities
  • By adding the two velocities (correct)
  • By taking the average of the two velocities
  • What does the train-and-platform thought experiment highlight about the calculation of relative velocity?

  • It accurately represents how clocks and rulers behave
  • It makes false assumptions about how clocks and rulers behave (correct)
  • It simplifies the calculation of relative velocity
  • It is only applicable in special cases
  • In the given example, what is the walking speed of the man on the train?

    <p>10 km/h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relative velocity of an object or observer B in the rest frame of another object or observer A called?

    <p>v → B ∣ A</p> Signup and view all the answers

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