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A man running with velocity `3m//s` finds that raindrops are hitting him vertically with a speed of `4m//s`.
Raindrops are falling at an angle `theta` with the vertical. Value of `theta` is

A

`37^(@)`

B

`53^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle \( \theta \) at which the raindrops are falling with respect to the vertical. We know the following: - The velocity of the man running, \( V_M = 3 \, \text{m/s} \) (horizontal component). - The velocity of the raindrops hitting him vertically, \( V_R = 4 \, \text{m/s} \) (vertical component). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: The man is running horizontally while observing the raindrops falling vertically. This means that the effective velocity of the rain with respect to the man is a combination of his running speed and the vertical speed of the rain. 2. **Setting Up the Vectors**: - The horizontal component of the rain's velocity (due to the man's running) is \( V_M = 3 \, \text{m/s} \). - The vertical component of the rain's velocity is \( V_R = 4 \, \text{m/s} \). 3. **Using Trigonometry**: The angle \( \theta \) can be found using the tangent function, which relates the opposite side (horizontal component) to the adjacent side (vertical component) in a right triangle. \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}} = \frac{V_M}{V_R} \] Substituting the values: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{3}{4} \] 4. **Calculating the Angle**: To find \( \theta \), we take the arctangent (inverse tangent) of \( \frac{3}{4} \): \[ \theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right) \] 5. **Finding the Value of \( \theta \)**: Using a calculator or trigonometric tables: \[ \theta \approx 36.87^\circ \] Rounding this gives us \( \theta \approx 37^\circ \). ### Final Answer: The angle \( \theta \) at which the raindrops are falling with respect to the vertical is approximately \( 37^\circ \). ---

To solve the problem, we need to find the angle \( \theta \) at which the raindrops are falling with respect to the vertical. We know the following: - The velocity of the man running, \( V_M = 3 \, \text{m/s} \) (horizontal component). - The velocity of the raindrops hitting him vertically, \( V_R = 4 \, \text{m/s} \) (vertical component). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: ...
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