Observers A and B move along the same straight track in the east–west direction
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Problem
Observers A and B move along the same straight track in the east–west direction. Observer B moves 4 m/s east relative to Observer A. Both observers independently measure the velocity of the same skateboard. Observer A measures the skateboard’s velocity as 3 m/s east relative to A, while Observer B measures it as 1 m/s west relative to B. Which of the following best describes the possible velocity of Observer A relative to the ground?
(a) Exactly 4m/s east
(b) Exactly 0m/s (Observer A stationary relative to the ground)
(c) It may have any value; the observations are satisfied for every constant speed of Observer A.
(d) Exactly 7m/s east