Statement 1 For an observer looking out through the window of a fast moving train, the nearby objects appear to move in the opposite direction to the train, while the distant objects appear to be stationary. and Statement 2 If the observer and the object are moving at velocities…

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Statement 1 For an observer looking out through the window of a fast moving train, the nearby objects appear to move in the opposite direction to the train, while the distant objects appear to be stationary. and Statement 2 If the observer and the object are moving at velocities $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{v}}_{\mathbf{1}}$ and $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{v}_2}$ respectively with reference to a laboratory frame, the velocity of the object with respect to the observer is $\overrightarrow{\mathbf{v}_2}-\overrightarrow{\mathbf{v}_1}$.

Aicharya · Accepted Answer

Statement-2, is formula of relative velocity. But it does not explain statement-1 correctly. The correct explanation of statement-1 is due to visual perception of motion. The object appears to be moving faster, when its angular velocity is greater w.r.t observer. $\therefore$ correct answer is (b). .

Statement 1 For an observer looking out through the window of a fast moving train, the nearby objects appear…

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