A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 5.2 m/s . Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 1.2 m/s² to his maximum speed of 6.0 m/s . How long does it take him to catch up to the empty box car? Express your answer using two significant figures. t = S Submit Request Answer Part B What is the distance traveled to reach the box car? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? d = m

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.11P: A hare and a tortoise compete in a race over a straight course 1.00 km long. The tortoise crawls at...

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