Car A is moving with a constant velocity 6.17 m/s while Car B starts from rest and accelerates with a constant acceleration 2.4 m/s2. They both start at the same position. How long in seconds before Car B overtake Car A?

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Section2.4: Motion Diagrams
Problem 2.4QQ: The three graphs in Figure 2.13 represent the position vs. time for objects moving along the x-axis....
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Car A is moving with a constant velocity 6.17 m/s while Car B starts from
rest and accelerates with a constant acceleration 2.4 m/s2. They both
start at the same position. How long in seconds before Car B overtake Car
A?
Express your answer rounded off to two decimal places. Do not include
the unit.
Transcribed Image Text:Car A is moving with a constant velocity 6.17 m/s while Car B starts from rest and accelerates with a constant acceleration 2.4 m/s2. They both start at the same position. How long in seconds before Car B overtake Car A? Express your answer rounded off to two decimal places. Do not include the unit.
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