SOLUTION: Two runners start simultaneously from the same point on a straight level road and run in the same direction. One runs at a constant speed of 6.20 m/s and the other runs at a cons

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Question 1165050: Two runners start simultaneously from the same point on a straight level road and run in the
same direction. One runs at a constant speed of 6.20 m/s and the other runs at a constant speed of
5.50 m/s.
a. At what time is the faster runner 50.0 m ahead of the slower one?
b. How far from the starting point is the faster runner at that instant?

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


a) calculate the time it would take someone to travel 50.0 meters at the difference in their speeds.

b) calculate the distance traveled at the faster speed in the amount of time calculated in part a)


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it