Answer to Question #228797 in Mechanics | Relativity for Abdul-Rauf

Question

On sensing danger two birds Va=i+4j +3k and Vb=4i+2j-4k relative to a stationary observer. How far apart are the two bird after 5secs

Answer 1

$\vec V=3\vec i-2\vec j-7\vec k,$

$V=\sqrt{3^2+(-2)^2+(-7)^2}=7.87~\frac ms,$

$s=Vt=39.4~m.$