What is Sabrina's position and velocity relative to Lauren?

In summary, position refers to an object's location in space while velocity refers to the rate of change of its position over time. Sabrina's position relative to Lauren is determined by comparing their locations and their positions can change if they move or change direction. Relative position and velocity are closely related in determining Sabrina's movement relative to Lauren, as velocity tells us how her position is changing in relation to Lauren's position.
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Sabrina is 10 km west of the school, traveling 30 km/hr to the west. Lauren is 10 km east of the school,traveling 15 km/hr to the east. Chris is at the school.

What is Sabrina's position and velocity relative to Lauren?

What is Lauren's position and velocity relative to Sabrina?

What is lauren's position relative to chris?
 
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i think i can figure it out i just do not understand what to do when it says "relative"
 
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Relative means from that person's point of view, so you have to take that person's speed and position into account when you work out the other person's speed and position.
 
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i think i got it

ok so sabrina's position and velocity relative to lauren would be 20 km west traveling 45 km/hr west

lauren's position and velocity relative to sabrina would be 20 km east traveling 45km/hr east

and lauren's postion relative to chris would be 10 km east
 

Related to What is Sabrina's position and velocity relative to Lauren?

1. What is the difference between position and velocity?

Position refers to the location of an object in space, while velocity refers to the rate of change of an object's position over time. In other words, position tells us where an object is, while velocity tells us how fast and in what direction it is moving.

2. How is Sabrina's position relative to Lauren determined?

Sabrina's position relative to Lauren is determined by comparing their locations in relation to each other. This can be done by measuring the distance between them and the direction of their movement.

3. What does it mean for Sabrina's position to be "relative" to Lauren?

When we say that Sabrina's position is relative to Lauren, it means that we are considering Sabrina's location in relation to Lauren's location. This allows us to understand their positions in relation to each other, rather than just their individual positions in space.

4. Can Sabrina's position and velocity relative to Lauren change?

Yes, Sabrina's position and velocity relative to Lauren can change if either of them moves or changes direction. As their positions and velocities change, so does their relative position and velocity.

5. How are position and velocity related in determining Sabrina's movement relative to Lauren?

Position and velocity are closely related when determining Sabrina's movement relative to Lauren. Velocity is the rate of change of position, meaning it tells us how Sabrina's position is changing in relation to Lauren's position. By comparing their positions and velocities, we can determine how Sabrina is moving in relation to Lauren.

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