You are traveling at 55 mi/h along the +x-axis relative to a straight,level road and pass a car that is traveling at 45 mi/h.The relative velocity of your car to the other car is
A)-10 mi/h.
B)10 mi/h.
C)65 mi/h.
D)35 mi/h.

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The relative velocity of your car to the other car is the difference in your velocities, which is 55 mi/h - 45 mi/h = 10 mi/h.

You Are Traveling at 55 Mi/h Along the +X-Axis Relative