Figure (01) shows a red car and a green car moving towards each other. Figure (02) is a graph of its motion, showing positions xg0 = 270 m and xr0 = -3 m with no time t = 0. The red car has a constant velocity of 20 m/s and the green car begins from rest . a) What is the magnitude of the green car's acceleration? b) At what position do the cars intersect with respect to the origin of x = 0 (Figura 02)

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Figure (01) shows a red car and a green car moving towards each other. Figure (02) is a graph of its motion, showing positions xg0 = 270 m and xr0 = -3 m with no time t = 0. The red car has a constant velocity of 20 m/s and the green car begins from rest .

a) What is the magnitude of the green car's acceleration?

b) At what position do the cars intersect with respect to the origin of x = 0 (Figura 02)

 

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