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Homework Statement
A car traveling 91 km/h is 200m behind a truck traveling 81 km/h . How long will it take the car to reach the truck?
Hello Pioneer98. Welcome to PF !Pioneer98 said:Homework Statement
A car traveling 91 km/h is 200m behind a truck traveling 81 km/h . How long will it take the car to reach the truck?
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That would be true if car were traveling 10 m/s faster than the truck. Units matter !Pioneer98 said:20 seconds?
The amount of time it takes for a car to catch a truck depends on various factors such as the speed of the car and the truck, the distance between them, and any traffic or road conditions. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes for a car to catch a truck.
Yes, the size and weight of the car and truck can play a significant role in the amount of time it takes for the car to catch the truck. A smaller and lighter car may be able to accelerate and catch a heavier truck faster than a larger and heavier car.
Absolutely. The speed of the car and truck is one of the most important factors in determining how quickly the car can catch the truck. A car traveling at a higher speed will be able to catch a truck faster than a car traveling at a lower speed.
Yes, there can be safety concerns when a car is trying to catch a truck. It is essential for the driver of the car to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, as well as to maintain a safe distance from the truck while trying to catch it.
In most cases, it is not possible for a car to catch a truck that is traveling at a much higher speed. However, if the car has a significant speed advantage and the truck is slowing down or in heavy traffic, it may be possible for the car to catch the truck.