Car a is moving at a volacity of 4.5 m/s and at an acceleration of 1.5 m/s^2 while car B is traveling at 3.2 m/s with an acceleration of 1.85 m/s^2. How long will Car B overtake Car A if from the start Car B is 375m behind car A? Draw and show solution

Car a is moving at a volacity of 4.5 m/s and at an acceleration of 1.5 m/s^2 while car B is traveling at 3.2 m/s with an acceleration of 1.85 m/s^2. How long will Car B overtake Car A if from the start Car B is 375m behind car A? Draw and show solution

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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