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Randall D. Knight — Concepts of Motion: Problem Problem_42

A Porsche challenges a Honda to a 400 m race. Because the Porsche’s acceleration of 3.5 m/s² is greater than the Honda’s 3.0 m/s², the Honda gets a 1.0 s head start. Who wins?

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Given: 400 m, 3.5 m, 3.0 m

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Concepts of Motion

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