A police officer spots a speeding car traveling at 20 m/s (approximately 44 mph) as it passes. The officer immediately starts to drive, accelerating from rest at a rate of 5 m/s^2. How far will the officer have to drive before catching up to the speeding car? * O 80 m 100 m 160 m O 400 m

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –