The drawing shows velocity (v) versus time (r) graphs for two cyclists moving along the same straight segment of a highway from the same point. The second cyclist starts moving at t = 3 min. At what time do the two cyclists meet?
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a
4 min
b
6 min
c
8 min
d
12 min
answer is B.
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tanθ1=v04,tanθ2=v01⇒ 4tanθ1=tanθ2=v0Let they meet at time t, then their displacement should be same.It means area under v-t graph should be same.S1=S2⇒12v1t=12v2(t−3)⇒12tanθ1tt=12tanθ2(t−3)(t−3)⇒tanθ1t2=4tanθ1(t−3)2⇒t=2(t−3)⇒t=6min
The drawing shows velocity (v) versus time (r) graphs for two cyclists moving along the same straight segment of a highway from the same point. The second cyclist starts moving at t = 3 min. At what time do the two cyclists meet?