Relative Velocity In One Dimension
An airplane is flying due west at 200 mph. A co-pilot fires a projectile due east, in the opposite direction of the plane's motion. If the projectile's speed is 500 mph relative to the airplane, what is the velocity of the projectile relative to a stationary observer on the ground?
A
500 mph west
B
200 mph east
C
300 mph east
D
It cannot be determined from the information provided.
E
700 mph east