Math Problem Statement
At the instant the traffic light turns green, a car that has been waiting at an intersection starts ahead with a constant acceleration of 3.20 m/s2. At the same instant a truck, traveling with a constant speed of 20.0 m/s, overtakes and passes the car. How far beyond its starting point is the car traveling when it overtakes the truck?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Kinematics
Algebra
Formulas
x_car(t) = (1/2) * a * t²
x_truck(t) = v * t
Theorems
Equations of motion under constant acceleration
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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