Can a Tourist Outrun a Bear to Reach Safety?

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A tourist is being chased by a bear while running towards his car at 4.76 m/s, with the bear 38.2 m behind and running at 6.07 m/s. The discussion centers on calculating the maximum distance to the car (d) that allows the tourist to reach it safely. Participants express frustration over the lack of detailed attempts at a solution from the tourist's sister, emphasizing the importance of understanding the problem rather than just seeking an answer. The conversation highlights the need for a collaborative approach to problem-solving in physics. Ultimately, the discussion reflects a mix of humor and exasperation regarding the request for help.
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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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