A “rocket car” is launched along a long straight track at

Chapter 2, Problem 71GP

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Problem 71GP

A “rocket car” is launched along a long straight track at t = 0 s. It moves with constant acceleration a1 = 2.0 m/s2. At t = 2.0 s, a second car is launched along a parallel track, from the same starting point, with constant acceleration a2 = 8.0 m/s2.

a. At what time does the second car catch up with the first one?

b. How far have the cars traveled when the second passes the first?

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