SOLUTION: Two cars pass each other going in opposite directions on the interstate. One is headed east at 10 m/s and the other is headed west at 5 m/s. What is the relative speed between the

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Question 232808: Two cars pass each other going in opposite directions on the interstate. One is headed east at 10 m/s and the other is headed west at 5 m/s. What is the relative speed between the two?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's the sum of speeds when going in opposite directions.
= 15 m/sec