In ground frame

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

In ground frame

S

, a train moves from

x_1 = +4\,\text{m}

to

x_2 = -6\,\text{m}

. Frame

S'

has its origin

8\,\text{m}

to the right of the origin of

S

and shares the same positive

x

-direction. What is the displacement of the train as measured in frame

S'

? (a)

+10\,\text{m}

(b)

-14\,\text{m}

(c)

-10\,\text{m}

(d)

+2\,\text{m}

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