2. 1D Motion / Kinematics
Catch/Overtake Problems
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceA police car at rest is passed by a speeder traveling at a constant 36 m/s. The police officer takes off in hot
pursuit, accelerating at a constant 2.00 m/s2. (a) How long does it take for the police officer to overtake the speeder? (b) Calculate the speed of the police car at the overtaking point.
A
(a) t = 12 s (b) v = 72 m/s
B
(a) t = 12 s (b) v = 48 m/s
C
(a) t = 36 s (b) v = 48 m/s
D
(a) t = 36 s (b) v = 72 m/s
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