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Tocalculate:Determine the time taken by gracias to overtake smiths in the given problem.
Answer to Problem 2OE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Speed of Smiths is
Smiths left the campground at 8:00A.M and Gracias left the campground at 8:20 A.M.
Calculation:
Since both left the camp and following the same route therefore it is a case of motion in same direction.
Using the property of quotient.
Let
Distance covered by both will be equal at the time of overtaking therefore calculate time equating distance as given below.
Time at Gracias overtake Smiths is.
Therefore, the simplified answer is
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