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AP Physics C: Mechanics
1.4 Reference Frames and Relative Motion
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Train A travels east at a constant speed of \(25\text{ m/s}\) relative to the ground, while Train B travels west at a constant speed of \(15\text{ m/s}\) relative to the ground on an adjacent parallel track. A passenger on Train A walks toward the rear of the train at a speed of \(3\text{ m/s}\) relative to Train A. What is the speed of the passenger relative to an observer seated on Train B?

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