Help: A hare and a tortoise problem

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The discussion centers on a race between a hare and a tortoise over a 5.00 km course. The tortoise maintains a constant speed of 0.740 m/s, while the hare initially runs at 7.00 m/s for 0.800 km before stopping. To determine how close the hare can let the tortoise approach before resuming the race, calculations involving time and distance must be performed, leading to a scenario where the tortoise finishes just ahead of the hare in a photo finish.

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  • Understanding of basic kinematics
  • Familiarity with speed, distance, and time calculations
  • Ability to set up and solve equations
  • Knowledge of constant velocity motion
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  • Calculate the time taken by the tortoise to complete the race using the formula: time = distance/speed.
  • Determine the distance covered by the hare before stopping and the time taken for that distance.
  • Analyze the remaining distance for the tortoise and the hare after the hare resumes running.
  • Explore the concept of relative motion to understand the dynamics of the race better.
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A hare and a tortoise compete in a race over a course 5.00 km long. The tortoise crawls straight and steadily at its maximum speed of 0.740 m/s toward the finish line. The hare runs at its maximum speed of 7.00 m/s toward the goal for 0.800 km and then stops to taunt the tortoise. How close to the goal can the hare let the tortoise approach before resuming the race, which the tortoise wins in a photo finish? Assume that, when moving, both animals move steadily at their respective maximum speeds.

how do i go about doing this.
 
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