|| Jenny and Alyssa are members of the cross-country team. On a training run, Jenny starts off and runs at a con- stant 3.8 m/s. Alyssa starts 15 s later and runs at a constant 4.0 m/s. At what time after Jenny's start does Alyssa catch up with Jenny?

|| Jenny and Alyssa are members of the cross-country team. On a training run, Jenny starts off and runs at a con- stant 3.8 m/s. Alyssa starts 15 s later and runs at a constant 4.0 m/s. At what time after Jenny's start does Alyssa catch up with Jenny?

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Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter1: The Study Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 24P: . Initially staionary, a train has a constant acceleration of 0.5 m/s2. (a) What is its speed after...

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