A car is traveling at constant speed v1 and passes a second car moving at speed v2.

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A car is traveling at constant speed v1 and passes a second car moving at speed v2. The instant it passes, the driver of the second car decides to try to catch up to the first car, by stepping on the gas pedal and moving at acceleration a. Derive a formula for how long it takes to catch up. (The first car travels at constant speed v1 and does not accelerate.)
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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0321601834

7th edition

Authors: Jerry D. Wilson, Anthony J. Buffa, Bo Lou

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