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ISBN: 9780321992277

Author: GIANCOLI

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 2, Problem 9Q

Two cars emerge side by side from a tunnel. Car A is traveling with a speed of 60 km/h and has an acceleration of 40 km/h/min. Car В has a speed of 40 km/h and has an acceleration of 60 km/h/min. Which car is passing the other as they come out of the tunnel? Explain your reasoning.

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