Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each has a speed of 95 km/h with

Chapter 2, Problem 11P

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(II) Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each as a speed of 95 km/h with respect to the ground. If they are initially 8.5 km apart, how long will it be before they reach each other? (See Fig. 2-30.

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QUESTION:

(II) Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each as a speed of 95 km/h with respect to the ground. If they are initially 8.5 km apart, how long will it be before they reach each other? (See Fig. 2-30.

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Solution 11P:

Step 1 of 2:-

Here we have to find, how much time it will take for the two locomotive to reach each other.

Two are moving in anti-parallel direction and with the same speed.

The speed relative to the ground is: .

Initial distance between them was: .

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