Rain is falling vertically downwards. A man is running eastwards. The rain will appear to be coming from
A
East
B
West
C
North East
D
South East
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
Rain is actually falling vertically, while the man runs eastward. Relative to the man, the rain acquires a westward horizontal velocity component. Thus the drops travel downward and toward the west relative to him, making them appear to come from the east.