A passenger in a moving car and a passerby standing at the road side see each other as moving in the opposite direction. Which of the following is NOT true?
To determine which of the following options is NOT true, we first need to understand the situation described.
Scenario:
- There is a passenger in a moving car.
- There is a passerby standing at the roadside.
Given that the passenger and the passerby see each other as moving in the opposite direction, we can infer the following:
1. The passenger perceives the passerby as moving in the opposite direction because of their relative motion. As the car moves forward, objects outside the car, such as the passerby, appear to move in the opposite direction.
2. The passerby perceives the passenger as moving in the opposite direction due to their relative motion. Since the passerby is stationary and the car is moving forward, the passenger appears to move in the opposite direction.
Now, let's examine the given options to identify the one that is NOT true:
Option A: The passenger sees the passerby moving in the opposite direction.
This statement is true based on the explanation above.
Option B: The passerby sees the passenger moving in the opposite direction.
This statement is also true based on the explanation above.
Option C: The passenger and the passerby are moving in the same direction.
This option contradicts the given scenario, where the passenger and the passerby see each other as moving in the opposite direction. Therefore, option C is NOT true.
Option D: The relative motion between the passenger and the passerby creates the illusion of opposite movement.
This statement accurately describes the situation explained earlier, where the relative motion between the two individuals creates the perception of opposite movement.
To sum up, the option that is NOT true is option C: "The passenger and the passerby are moving in the same direction."