1. Relative Motion

2. A Bee in the Wind
A bee wishes to fly 100m south to a flower, then return to its hive. The first time it completes this trip, the air is calm. The second time there is a breeze blowing north to south. The third time there is a breeze blowing south to north, the same speed as the previous breeze. The bee always flies at the same “airspeed” (speed relative to the air). Rank the durations for these three trips.

3. Projectiles to Relative Motion
A cannon that launches projectiles 50.0m/s horizontally is mounted in the back of a truck, facing out the rear of the truck. The truck is driven forward at 50.0m/s. Describe the path of the ball as seen from:
the truck
the ground (earth)

4. Projectiles to Relative Motion
Now what do you think?
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5. Important facts and relationships in relative motion
VA/B = the velocity of object A as seen from reference frame B
VA/B = - VB/A
VA/C = VA/B + VB/C
All kinematics equations are valid, as long as values are input for ONE frame of reference, in ONE dimension at a time
Only frames with zero acceleration should be used to describe motion
VA/A = 0

6. Relative Motion 1D example
A motorboat that can move at 10 m/s relative to the water. How long will it take the boat to travel from Philadelphia to New Hope, via the Delaware River. Relative to land, this is a 30.0 km trip. The river flows at 2.5m/s.

7. Relative Motion in 2-Dimensions Essential Questions
How do you cross a current in the least time?
How do you solve 2D relative motion problems quantitatively?

8. Relative Motion in 2-Dimensions “Recommended Behavior”
VA/C = VA/B + VB/C is still valid!
Vectors can only be added or subtracted in COMPONENT form, or with a scale drawing.
Remember to use variables from ONE REFERENCE FRAME and in only ONE DIRECTION when solving any kinematics equation (ex: Dx = vit + ½ at2). In other words, don’t mix up directions
A current can be crossed in the shortest time by aiming perpendicular to the current (and allowing it to carry you “down-stream”

9. Not Recommended Behavior

10. 2-D Example
On a particular spring day, a steady wind blows from the west to the east at 10.0 m/s. (That is called a westerly wind.) An RC airplane with an airspeed of 40.0 m/s is aimed due north while it is in flight. What is the plane’s velocity (you need magnitude and direction) as seen from the ground?

11. 2- D Example Part Two
For the same airplane and wind conditions, determine the direction the plane must be aimed, and duration required for the plane to travel 1.00 km due north (relative to the ground).

12. A 100m wide river flows south at 3. 0 m/s. A boat can go at 5
A 100m wide river flows south at 3.0 m/s. A boat can go at 5.00 m/s relative to the water. What direction should the boat aim to travel from a point on the east bank to a position directly west on the west bank? How long does it take to cross?

13. A cop traveling 30 m/s north sees a car which appears to be traveling at 50 m/s 37⁰ south of east. What is the car’s velocity relative to the ground?

14. Relative Motion Examples
1D: P 88 # 70, 71
2D: P88,89 # 77, 79 (a&b), 73