Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321740904
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Chapter 2 - Kinematics in One Dimension - Conceptual Questions - Page 62: 9

Answer

The two cars do not have equal velocities

Work Step by Step

When the two cars are side by side, the two cars have the same position along the highway. However, since one car is passing the other car, the two cars do not have the same velocity. The car that is passing the other car must have a faster velocity.
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