I figured it out.
For the part of my problem where my vehicle is accelerating to meet the other vehicle, this equation applies:
t2 = (v2 - v0) / a
For the second part where I'm trying to slow down to pace the other vehicle, this one applies:
t3 - t2 = (v2 - v1) / a
If I solve for...
This is not really homework but it is work (fun) and I'm doing it at home. I’m a software guy and haven’t done a lot of physics in awhile. Actually, I’m building a dial display for a car rally computer. It’s basically a clock like display that reads out the odometer. I’m working on the...