Two Objects Move in Opposite Direction

If the two objects move in opposite direction at different speeds

If the speed of 1st object = x km/hr and

Speed of 2nd object = y km/hr

Therefore, their relative speed = (x + y) km/hr

We know, speed of one object with respect to another is called relative speed.

If distance between them = d km, then

Time after which the two objects meet = d km/(x + y) km/hr

If time after which they meet is given i.e., time = t hours

Then distance covered in ‘t’ hours = time × relative speed  = t hours × (x + y) km/hr


Now we will learn to calculate when two object move in opposite direction at different speeds. 


Solved examples:

Two athletes are running from the same place at the speed of 6 km/hr and 4 km/hr. find the distance between them after 10 minutes if they move in the opposite direction.

Solution:            

When they move in opposite direction,

Their relative speed = (4 + 6) km/hr = 40 km/hr

Time taken = 10 minutes

Distance covered = speed × time

                         = 10 × 10/60 km

                         = 5/3 km

                         = 5/3 × 1000 m

                         = 5000/3 m

                         = 1666.6 m


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