*15-48. The barge weighs 45 000 lb and supports two

Chapter 15, Problem 15-48

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*15-48. The barge weighs 45 000 lb and supports two automobiles A and B. which weigh 4000 lb and 3000 lb, respectively. If the automobiles start from rest and drive towards each other, accelerating at ciA = 4 ft/s2 and aR 8 ft/s2 until they reach a constant speed of 6 ft/s relative to the barge, determine the speed of the barge just before the automobiles collide. How much time does this take? Originally the barge is at rest. Neglect water resistance.

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