Larry, who is capable of throwing a ball 28 m/s, throws a ball at his maximum speed in the positive direction while standing on a platform travelling at +20 m/s relative to the ground. Evaluate the following immediately after he throws the ball (B=ball, P=platform, G=ground): VPG • VBP %3D VBG

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Larry, who is capable of throwing a ball 28 m/s, throws a ball at his maximum speed in the positive
direction while standing on a platform travelling at +20 m/s relative to the ground. Evaluate the
following immediately after he throws the ball (B=ball, P=platform, G=ground):
VPG
• VBP
%3D
VBG
Transcribed Image Text:Larry, who is capable of throwing a ball 28 m/s, throws a ball at his maximum speed in the positive direction while standing on a platform travelling at +20 m/s relative to the ground. Evaluate the following immediately after he throws the ball (B=ball, P=platform, G=ground): VPG • VBP %3D VBG
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