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Pablo and Jacob are running a half marathon. Jacob is d = 42.3m behind Pablo, and both are running at the same speed, v 0

Pablo and Jacob are running a half marathon. Jacob is d=42.3m
behind Pablo, and both are running at the same speed, v0=2.96m/s
At a particular moment, Jacob begins to accelerate forward at a constant rate of a=0.048/s2
Part (a)  Using the variables from the problem statement, write an expression for the time it takes Jacob to catch Pablo. 
 
Part (b): Using the variables from the problem statement, write an expression for the distance Jacob traveled as he was accelerating to catch Pablo.
 
 Part (c)  Using the variables from the problem statement, write an expression for Jacob's speed at the time he catches up to Pablo. 
 
Part (d) What is the time, in seconds, it takes Jacob to catch Pablo?
Part (e) What is the distance, in meters, Jacob traveled as he was accelerating to catch Pablo?
Part (f) What is Jacobs speed, in meters per second, at the instant he catches up to Pablo?

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