A commuter is driving a car along a straight road at a constant speed of 16.5 m/s. Just as she passes a law officer parked along the side of the road, the officer starts to accelerate 1.00 m/s² to overtake her. Assume that the officer maintains this acceleration. (a) From the moment the commuter passes the officer, determine the time it takes the officer to reach the commuter (in s). s (b) Find the speed of the officer as he overtakes the commuter (in m/s). m/s (c) Find the total displacement of the officer as he overtakes the commuter (in m). m

A commuter is driving a car along a straight road at a constant speed of 16.5 m/s. Just as she passes a law officer parked along the side of the road, the officer starts to accelerate 1.00 m/s² to overtake her. Assume that the officer maintains this acceleration. (a) From the moment the commuter passes the officer, determine the time it takes the officer to reach the commuter (in s). s (b) Find the speed of the officer as he overtakes the commuter (in m/s). m/s (c) Find the total displacement of the officer as he overtakes the commuter (in m). m

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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