Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two cyclists start together along a straight road. Their displacements (in metres) after tt seconds are Cyclist A: sA(t)=t3−6t2+9ts_A(t)=t^{3}-6t^{2}+9t, Cyclist B: sB(t)=t2−2t+4s_B(t)=t^{2}-2t+4. At what smallest positive time will they have the same instantaneous velocity? a) 2 s2\,\text{s} b) 1 s1\,\text{s} c) 113 s\dfrac{11}{3}\,\text{s} d) 0.5 s0.5\,\text{s}

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