Two objects, A and B, start simultaneously from the same point on a straight track.
• Object A starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 3m/s2 for the first 4s; afterwards it moves with the constant speed attained.
• Object B starts from rest and accelerates uniformly at 2m/s2 for the first 6s; after that it continues with the constant speed reached.
Answer the following questions:
a. (i) Draw separate velocity–time graphs for the motions of A and B on the same set of axes.
b. (ii) Calculate the displacement of each object in the first 10s.
c. (iii) State which object is ahead at t=10s and by how much distance.
d. (iv) Determine the time after the start when object B will overtake object A. Show all working clearly.