The problem involves two cars traveling the same distance of 517 m, with Car A moving at a constant velocity and Car B starting from rest with constant acceleration. The time taken for both cars is specified as 21 seconds.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants clarifying details and exploring different interpretations of the problem. Some guidance on relevant equations for motion under constant acceleration has been provided, but no consensus has been reached regarding the values or final outcomes.
There is a noted ambiguity in the initial time value, which has been corrected from "215" to "21 seconds." The participants are also navigating the implications of the known constant velocity of Car A and how it relates to the calculations for Car B.
xod_s said:Homework Statement
Two cars go the same distance in a straight line. Car A covers the distance at a constant velocity. Car B starts from rest and maintains a constant acceleration. Both cars cover a distance of 517 m in 215 and are moving in the + direction. Whats the constant velocity of car A as well as the final velocity and acceleration of car B?
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xod_s said:@ PeterO "Did you by any chance mean 21 s [seconds] rather than 215 and no units."
Yes I did.Thank you for pointing that out.It's supoose to be 21 seconds not vaugely 215.Also if it helps I know for sure that the constant velocity of Car A is 2.40 m/s.