A train is moving eastward with a speed of 80 km/h, while a car is moving westward with a speed of 60 km/h on the same track. What is the relative velocity of the car with respect to the train? A) 20 km/h eastward B) 140 km/h westward C) 140 km/h eastward D) 20 km/h westward

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A train is moving eastward with a speed of 80 km/h, while a car is moving westward with a speed of 60 km/h on the same track. What is the relative velocity of the car with respect to the train?

  1. A) 20 km/h eastward
  2. B) 140 km/h westward
  3. C) 140 km/h eastward
  4. D) 20 km/h westward
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