College Physics: A Strategic Approach Technology Update, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access . Chapters 1-16 and 17-30 (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 5CQ
You are driving down the road at a constant speed. Another car going a bit faster catches up with you and passes you. Draw a position graph for both vehicles on the same set of axes, and note the point on the graph where the other vehicle passes you.
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