(a)
To Find: An equation that relates the speeds of the vehicle.
The required equation is
Given information:
A car travels
Formula used:
Distance = Speed
Explanation:
Here, the distance travelled by the car is
The time taken by car in traveling
The time taken by car in traveling
The time taken by them is equal, so
Therefore, the required equation is
(b)
To calculate: The speeds of car and truck.
The speed of truck is
Given information:
A car travels
Formula used:
Distance = Speed
Calculation:
Here, the distance travelled by the car is
The time taken by car in traveling
The time taken by car in traveling
The time taken by them is equal, so
Therefore, the speed of truck is
(c)
To calculate: The time spent by the vehicles in traveling.
The time spent by the vehicles in traveling is
Given information:
A car travels
Formula used:
Distance = Speed
Calculation:
Here, the distance travelled by the car is
The time taken by them is equal.
Therefore, the time spent by the vehicles in traveling is
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