A car is moving on a straight road due north with a uniform speed of 50kmh−1 when it turns left through 90∘. If the speed remains unchanged after turning, the change in the velocity of the car in the turning process is
A
50√2km/hS−W direction
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B
50√2km/hN−W direction
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C
50km/h due west
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is A50√2km/hS−W direction Draw a labelled diagram.
Find change in the velocity.
Given, →vi=50^j →vf=−50^i Δ→v=→vf−→vi=−50^i−50^j |(→Δv)|=50√2km/h,SW