College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
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Chapter 2 - Kinematics: Description of Motion - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 62: 44

Answer

$a). 25m,$ $b). Car B.$

Work Step by Step

a). $S=ut+\frac{1}{2}at^{2}$ after 10s, position of car A = $ 2.5\times10+0.5\times3\times100=25+150=175m$ after 10s, position of car B = $5\times10+0.5\times3\times100=50+150=200m$ So, difference in position of the two cars$= 200-175=25m$ b). car A, $v=u+at=2.5+3\times10=32.5 m/s$ car B, $v=u+at=5+3\times10=35m/s$ So, car B is faster at the end of 10s.
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