Mort, Who Is Standing on the Ground, Throws a Ball

question 54

Multiple Choice

Mort, who is standing on the ground, throws a ball at 20 m/s westward as measured by him. What is the ball's velocity relative to Velma, who is in a train moving eastward past Mort at 70 m/s?

• A) 50 m/s westward
• B) 50 m/s eastward
• C) 90 m/s westward
• D) 70 m/s westward
• E) 90 m/s eastward

Comprehend the development of attention phases and their duration in children.

Recognize the influence of caregivers on infants' learning and development.

Identify differences in attention span and cognitive abilities across different ages in early childhood.

Understand the effects of practice and environment on the development of motor skills.

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