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Homework Statement
Two particles are at the same point at the same time, moving in the same direction. Particle A has an initial velocity of 6.9 m/s and an acceleration of 1.8 m/s2. Particle B has an
initial velocity of 2.4 m/s and an acceleration of 5.7 m/s2.
At what time will B pass A?
Homework Equations
[itex]\Delta[/itex]x = vit + 1/2at2
The Attempt at a Solution
I'm just wondering what equation I should use for this. I think I need to set up a system, but I don't see why I would need displacement for this. The only information the question gives us is vi for both, the acceleration for both, and the fact that they're going the same direction.
I really don't understand how I would go about solving it. Knowing the equation(s) to use would be a great start!
I'm really discouraged. I just tried setting two equations equal and I got the wrong answer... I don't know what to do.
Thank you so much!
EDIT: I calculated with the quadratic equation wrong somehow, but found the answer.
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