A bicyclist is finishing his repair of a flat tire when a friend rides by with a constant speed of 4.0 m/s. Two seconds later the bicyclist hops on his bike and accelerates at 2.0 m/s² until he catches his Part A friend. How much time does it take until he catches his friend (after his friend passes him)? Express your answer using two significant figures.

A bicyclist is finishing his repair of a flat tire when a friend rides by with a constant speed of 4.0 m/s. Two seconds later the bicyclist hops on his bike and accelerates at 2.0 m/s² until he catches his Part A friend. How much time does it take until he catches his friend (after his friend passes him)? Express your answer using two significant figures.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

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Problem 18PQ: Acceleration a has the dimensions of length per time squared, speed v has the dimensions of length...

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