Apples on a Truck#
An apple tree is transported by a truck moving to the right with constant velocity. One of the apples shakes loose and falls towards the bed of the truck.
Part 1#
Of the curves shown above, which best describes the path followed by the apple as seen by a stationary observer on the ground, who observes the truck moving from their left to their right?
Answer Section#
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Choice E
Part 2#
Of the curves shown above, which best describes the path followed by the apple as seen by an observer sitting in the truck?
Answer Section#
Choice A
Choice B
Choice C
Choice D
Choice E
Attribution#
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