NEET2015Physics-Motion in a Plane

NEET 2015 Physics Relative Velocity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A ship A is moving westwards with a speed of 10 km h⁻¹ and a ship B 100 km south of A, is moving northwards with a speed of 10 km h⁻¹. The time after which the distance between them becomes shortest, is

A

0 h

B

5 h

C

5√2 h

D

10√2 h

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The shortest distance occurs when the relative velocity vector is perpendicular to the line joining the ships. Solving the relative motion equations gives the time.

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