2. 1D Motion / Kinematics
Catch/Overtake Problems
Problem 2.32b
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Textbook Question(III) A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 5.0 m/s. Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 1.4 m/s² to his maximum speed of 6.0 m/s, which he then maintains.
(b) What is the distance traveled to reach the box car?
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