SOLUTION: how long to catch up with ship travelling 1000 mph that is 4320 miles away if my speed is 10000 mph

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Question 595261: how long to catch up with ship travelling 1000 mph that is 4320 miles away if my speed is 10000 mph
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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how long to catch up with ship travelling 1000 mph that is 4320 miles away if my speed is 10000 mph
It depends on the direction of the other ship.
If it's moving away from you,
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You gain on it at 9000 mi/hr (10000 - 10000)
4320/9000 = 0.48 hours