Two cyclists velocity-time graph · CAP 2006 #11

Physics · mechanics

Problem

The drawing shows velocity (v) versus time (t) graphs for two cyclists moving along the same straight segment of a highway from the same point. The second cyclist starts moving at t = 3.0 min. [Figure: Velocity vs time graph showing two cyclists' motion] At what time do the two cyclists meet? (a) 4.0 min; (b) 6.0 min; (c) 12 min.

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