Race between Bon Jovi and Kurt Kobain

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a hypothetical car race between Bon Jovi and Kurt Kobain, focusing on the speeds and distances involved. Participants analyze the race dynamics based on given speeds and starting conditions, exploring the implications of these factors on the outcome.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant calculates that Kurt Kobain has a head start of slightly more than 3/5 of a mile due to his initial speed and the time Bon Jovi waits before starting.
  • The same participant estimates that Kurt finishes the race in about 11.983 minutes, while Bon Jovi takes approximately 11.951 minutes to complete the race, suggesting Bon Jovi wins by nearly 2 seconds.
  • Another participant questions the premise of the race, implying that Kurt Kobain's death would affect his ability to participate, suggesting it may be a trick question.
  • A later reply reiterates the trick question notion, humorously referencing the misspelling of Kobain's name as a reason for the confusion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on the outcome of the race, as one participant claims Bon Jovi wins while others question the validity of the scenario due to Kurt Kobain's death. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of the race's premise.

Contextual Notes

The calculations presented depend on the assumptions made about the speeds and the time intervals, which may not account for all variables in a real-world scenario. The humorous elements introduced by participants also suggest a playful interpretation of the race.

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Bon Jovi challenges Kurt Kobain to a five mile car race. Kurt Kobain commences the race at a constant speed of 22 miles per hour. Bon Jovi waits precisely three seconds after Kobain has traversed 3/5 mile and starts his car, covering every xth mile at the rate of 5/2*3^x miles per hour. Who is the winner of the race?
 
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shaan_aragorn said:
Bon Jovi challenges Kurt Kobain to a five mile car race. Kurt Kobain commences the race at a constant speed of 22 miles per hour. Bon Jovi waits precisely three seconds after Kobain has traversed 3/5 mile and starts his car, covering every xth mile at the rate of 5/2*3^x miles per hour. Who is the winner of the race?
Bon Jovi wins.

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From what I understand Kurt Kobain gets a little more than a 3/5 of a mile head start over Bon Jovi (3/5 + Kurts distance traveled in 3 seconds = head start).

From the time Bon Jovi starts to the time Kurt Kobain finishes is about 11.983 minutes.

Bon Jovi travels the first mile at 7.5 mph, 2nd at 22.5, 3rd at 67.5, 4th at 202.5, 5th at 607.5

To travel 5 miles it takes BonJovi 11.951 minutes.

Bon Jovi wins by almost 2 seconds.

 
Is this a trick question? Just 'cause Cobain's dead, and wouldn't be able to keep his foot on the accelerator too well.
 
matthyaouw said:
Is this a trick question? Just 'cause Cobain's dead, and wouldn't be able to keep his foot on the accelerator too well.

Thait is why I named him Kobain not Cobain:-p
 

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