Question

vector addition quiz l - mu a lightning bug flies at a velocity of 0.50 m/s due east toward another lightning bug seen off in the distance. a light breeze toward the west blows on the bug at a velocity of 0.25 m/s. what is the resultant velocity of the lightning bug? 0 0.50 m/s east 0 0.75 m/s east 0 0.25 m/s west 0 0.25 m/s east

Explanation:

Step1: Define direction sign convention

Let east = positive, west = negative.

Step2: Assign velocity values

Bug's velocity: $v_b = +0.50$ m/s, breeze velocity: $v_w = -0.25$ m/s

Step3: Calculate resultant velocity

Add the two velocities: $v_{net} = v_b + v_w$
$v_{net} = 0.50 + (-0.25) = 0.25$ m/s (positive = east)

Answer:

0.25 m/s east