Physics

Problem

A train moves due east with a speed of

15\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

. To a passenger inside, the rain appears to fall exactly vertically downward. What is the horizontal component of the rain’s velocity with respect to the ground? a)

15\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

east b)

0\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

15\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

west d)

30\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

west

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