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Two trains are moving in opposite directions withs peed s of 4m/s and 8m/s,respectively.Find their relative speed.

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To find the relative speed of two trains moving in opposite directions, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the speeds of the trains**: - Let the speed of the first train (T1) be \( S_1 = 4 \, \text{m/s} \). - Let the speed of the second train (T2) be \( S_2 = 8 \, \text{m/s} \). 2. **Understand the concept of relative speed**: - When two objects are moving in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds. 3. **Calculate the relative speed**: - Using the formula for relative speed when moving in opposite directions: \[ \text{Relative Speed} = S_1 + S_2 \] - Substitute the values: \[ \text{Relative Speed} = 4 \, \text{m/s} + 8 \, \text{m/s} = 12 \, \text{m/s} \] 4. **State the final answer**: - The relative speed of the two trains is \( 12 \, \text{m/s} \).
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