Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each has a speed vv = 150 km/hkm/h with respect to the ground. If they are dd = 9.0 kmkm initially apart, how long will it be before they reach each other? (See the figure.) answer using two significant figures.

Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each has a speed vv = 150 km/hkm/h with respect to the ground. If they are dd = 9.0 kmkm initially apart, how long will it be before they reach each other? (See the figure.) answer using two significant figures.

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Two locomotives approach each other on parallel tracks. Each has a speed vv = 150 km/hkm/h with respect to the ground.

If they are dd = 9.0 kmkm initially apart, how long will it be before they reach each other? (See the figure.)

answer using two significant figures.

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