The figure below shows the change in the position and velocity of the red ball moving in a constant velocity. Prove that AO in Figure b and Ae in Figure C are the same extent. Also, prove that triangle OAB and triangle O'A'B' resemble each other.

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The figure below shows the change in the position and velocity of the red
ball moving in a constant velocity. Prove that A0 in Figure b and A0 in
Figure C are the same extent. Also, prove that triangle OAB and triangle
O'A'B' resemble each other.
A
F₁
20
Δ
B'
Transcribed Image Text:The figure below shows the change in the position and velocity of the red ball moving in a constant velocity. Prove that A0 in Figure b and A0 in Figure C are the same extent. Also, prove that triangle OAB and triangle O'A'B' resemble each other. A F₁ 20 Δ B'
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