Can a Tourist Outrun a Bear to Reach Safety?

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The problem involves a tourist being chased by a bear while running towards a car. The tourist's speed and the distance to the car are key factors, as well as the bear's speed and its initial distance from the tourist. The goal is to determine the maximum distance to the car that allows the tourist to reach safety.

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  • Participants discuss the necessity for the original poster's sister to provide her own attempts or reasoning to facilitate better assistance. There is a suggestion that understanding the problem is crucial for receiving help.

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The discussion appears to be somewhat stalled, with one participant expressing frustration over the lack of engagement and another emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem rather than simply seeking answers. There is no clear consensus or resolution at this time.

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There is an indication that the original poster may not have a strong grasp of physics concepts, which could affect the discussion. Additionally, the request for help is framed around a homework assignment, suggesting potential constraints on the type of assistance that can be provided.

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Tourist being chased by BEAR! OH NO! Help please :)

Homework Statement


A tourist being chased by an angry bear is running in a straight line toward his car at a speed of 4.76 m/s. The car is a distance d away. The bear is 38.2 m behind the tourist and running at 6.07 m/s. The tourist reaches the car safely. What is the maximum possible value for d?

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Please explain how you got the answer please. :)


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My sisters problem about 10 states away. She needs your help :) Any phiysics is over my head. Not sure if this forum will even help since I see you have to do your own work first.
 
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I fear you won't get a reply unless you get your sister to try to explain her attempts at a solution or to come and post the problem on here herself.
 


F it? I was not not F-ing it in the first place... it's all good and well saying 'Tell me the answer to this problem' but it will do no good unless the answer's understood, so i was reluctant say owt...

hope your sis finds whozum and thebob useful..
 

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