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TS EAMCET · Physics · Motion In Two Dimensions

Two cars, at a certain instant, are \(50 \mathrm{~km}\) apart on a line running from south to north. The one farther north is moving west at \(25 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}\). The other is moving towards north at \(25 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{hr}\). How long do they take to reach their distance of closest approach?

  1. A 30 min
  2. B 60 min
  3. C 85 min
  4. D 90 min
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(B) 60 min

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Let us sit on B and observe 'A'. Then, \(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}_{\mathrm{AB}}=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}_{\mathrm{A}}-\overrightarrow{\mathrm{V}}_{\mathrm{B}}\)…
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