Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 2, Problem 50PQ
Car A and car B travel in the same direction along a straight section of the interstate highway. For the entire interval shown on the velocity-versus-time graph (Fig. P2.50), car A is ahead of car B. a. At time t3, is the magnitude of the acceleration of car A greater than, less than, or equal to that of car B? Explain. b. From time t1 to time t2, does the distance between cars A and B increase, decrease, or remain constant? Explain.
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