Chapter 11.1, Problem 11.2CQ

Two cars A and B race each other down a straight road. The position of each car as a function of time is shown. Which of the following statements are true? (More than one answer can be correct.)

1. a. At time t₂, both cars have traveled the same distance.
2. b. At time t₁, both cars have the same speed.
3. c. Both cars have the same speed at some time t < t₁.
4. d. Both cars have the same acceleration at some time t < t₁.
5. e. Both cars have the same acceleration at some time t₁ < t < t₂.

Fig. P11.CQ2

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