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Well, I'm a bit lost on this question but here goes. Car: I think I use the equation X = 1/2*a*t^{2} because X initial and V initial are 0.Of course I don't know how helpful this is as I don't have the time. Truck: All I know is the constant velocity is 17 m/s. The truck overtakes the...

Homework Statement At the instant the traffic light turns green, a car that has been waiting at an intersection starts ahead with a constant acceleration of 2.80 m/s^2. At the same instant a truck, traveling with a constant speed of 17.0 m/s, overtakes and passes the car. How far beyond its...