Tutorials in Introductory Physics
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Chapter 15.3, Problem 6dTH
Carts A and B move along a horizontal track. The strobe diagram shows the locations of the carts at instant 1−5, separated by equal time intervals.
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d. Is there any time interval during which cart A and can B have the same average velocity? If so, identify the interval(s) and explain. If not, explain why not.
Is there any instant at which cart A and cart B have the same instantaneous velocity? If so, identify the instant(s) (e.g., “at instant 1” or “at an Instant between 2 and 3”) and explain. If not, explain why not.
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