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The water skier makes an angle of 20 deg with the axis of the boat. I do not understand how to get the other angles.
Did you forget to convert from kph to m/s?J Hann said:but it doesn't agree with the answer for part (b)?
haruspex said:Did you forget to convert from kph to m/s?
Relative velocity is the measurement of an object's motion in relation to another object, taking into account their respective speeds and directions.
Relative velocity plays a crucial role in water skiing as it determines the speed and direction at which the water skier moves in relation to the boat and surrounding water. It also affects the amount of drag experienced by the water skier.
Yes, by adjusting their position and direction in relation to the boat, a water skier can use the concept of relative velocity to gain speed and move faster through the water.
The weight of the water skier is a factor in determining the amount of drag experienced, which in turn affects the relative velocity. A heavier water skier may experience more drag and have a slightly lower relative velocity compared to a lighter one.
Yes, it is possible for a water skier to have a different relative velocity than the boat. This can occur when the water skier moves in a different direction or at a different speed compared to the boat, resulting in a change in their relative velocity.