A car is behind a truck going 25 m/s on the highway.

Chapter 2, Problem 2.88

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A car is behind a truck going 25 m/s on the highway. Thedriver looks for an opportunity to pass, guessing that his carcan accelerate at 1.0 m/s2, and he gauges that he has tocover the 20-m length of the truck, plus 10-m clear room atthe rear of the truck and 10 m more at the front of it. In theoncoming lane, he sees a car approaching, probably alsotraveling at 25 m/s. He estimates that the car is about 400 maway. Should he attempt the pass? Give details.

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