A truck moving a constant velocity of 15 m/s passes a fuel station. Three seconds later a motorcycle leaves the fuel station and accelerates at 3 m/s². How soon in seconds will the motorycle catch up with the truck?

A truck moving a constant velocity of 15 m/s passes a fuel station. Three seconds later a motorcycle leaves the fuel station and accelerates at 3 m/s². How soon in seconds will the motorycle catch up with the truck?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

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ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section6.3: Relative Velocity

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4 decimal Use 9.8m/s^2 or 32.2 ft/s^2 for the value of your "g"

A truck moving a constant velocity of 15 m/s passes a fuel station. Three
seconds later a motorcycle leaves the fuel station and accelerates at 3
m/s². How soon in seconds will the motorycle catch up with the truck?

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