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Loppyfoot
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Homework Statement
Two trains face each other on adjacent tracks. They are initially at rest, and their front ends are 40m apart. The train on the left accelerates rightward at 1.12m/s2. The train on the right accelerates leftward at 1 m/s2. How far does the train on the left travel before the front ends of the trains pass?
The Attempt at a Solution
I found that it takes the left train 9.258s to travel 48m. It takes the right train 9.798s to travel 48m as well. This is useless info I think. I also found their final velocities.
But I also think that is useless info. I need some help on how to do this problem.
Thanks!