3 Nov 2021
Problem 36a
Page 44
Section: Problems
Chapter 2: Describing Motion:Kinematics in One Dimension
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3 Nov 2021
Given information
given :
- Initial speed of fugitive,
- Final speed of fugitive,
- Acceleration,
- Speed of train,
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
To Determine time required catch up to the empty box car we will use below equation ,
first equation of motion:
Where, is the final velocity, is the initial velocity, is the acceleration and is the time.
Third equation of motion:
Where, is the displacement, is the initial velocity, is the acceleration and is the time.
Substitute the values and solve:
Distance travelled by train,
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