Confusing Question: How Long Does it Take for a Racer to Travel 2(3.70)m?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing the time it takes for a racer to travel 2 times the distance of 3.70m, with the book suggesting the answer to be the square root of 2 instead of 2 seconds. The question also mentions that the racer is moving at a constant velocity and suggests checking the quote from the book for accuracy.
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If a racer travels 3.70m in one second. How long does it take for the racer to travel 2(3.70)m?

I was expecting 2s as the result but the book suggests square root of 2 to be the answer. I don't know why? Can anyone help me please.
 
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unstoppy said:
If a racer travels 3.70m in one second. How long does it take for the racer to travel 2(3.70)m?

I was expecting 2s as the result but the book suggests square root of 2 to be the answer. I don't know why? Can anyone help me please.

Welcome to the PF.

Is the racer accelerating? What is the exact quote from the book?
 
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Thank you! That's all the information given on the book. I suppose he's moving inthe constant velocity
 
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I can only suggest you double check that you have quoted the question word for word as given in the book.
 
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triple checked ;p
 
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unstoppy said:
I suppose he's moving inthe constant velocity
That won't work.

Assume uniform acceleration starting from rest.
 

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