train leaves the train station at 1PM traveling at an average of 60m(i)/(h). A second train leaves the same station an hour later. It travels at a rate of 96m(i)/(h). How long will it take the second train to catch up to the first

train leaves the train station at 1PM traveling at an average of 60m(i)/(h). A second train leaves the same station an hour later. It travels at a rate of 96m(i)/(h). How long will it take the second train to catch up to the first

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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