Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 4, Problem 25P
(a)
To determine
The acceleration of the bolt relative to the train car.
(b)
To determine
The acceleration of the bolt relative to the earth.
(c)
To determine
The trajectory of the bolt as seen by an observer inside the train car.
(d)
To determine
The trajectory of the bolt as seen by an observer fixed on the earth.
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