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A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 6.0 m/s
Chapter 2, Problem 68GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 68GP
A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 6.0 m/s. Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 4.0 m/s2 to his maximum speed of 8.0 m/s. (a) How long does it take him to catch up to the empty box car? (b) What is the distance traveled to reach the box car?
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QUESTION:
Problem 68GP
A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 6.0 m/s. Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 4.0 m/s2 to his maximum speed of 8.0 m/s. (a) How long does it take him to catch up to the empty box car? (b) What is the distance traveled to reach the box car?
ANSWER:
Solution 68GP
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The objective here is to determine the time taken and the distance travelled by a fugitive to catch up to the empty box car.