NEET Physics · Medium

Motion in a Straight Line: Relative Motion MCQ

Solve this quality-checked NEET multiple-choice question, then review the correct answer and explanation.

Timer-based practiceDetailed answer reviewMobile-friendly flow
Relative MotionMediumQuestion 5230

Question

Two cars A and B start from the same point. A goes north at 60 km/h, B goes east at 80 km/h. After 1 hour the distance between them is:
  1. A
    20 km
  2. B
    100 km
    Correct
  3. C
    140 km
  4. D
    50 km

Correct answer

100 km

Explanation

After 1 h: A is 60 km north, B is 80 km east. Distance = √(60²+80²) = 100 km.