7. John and Peter start at the same point and run around a circular track of radius 50 m. They meet each other every 40 seconds if they run in the opposite direction, and John overtakes Peter every 200 seconds if they run in the same direction. What is the rate of John? A) 3.87 m/s B) 4.12 m/s C) 4.36 m/s D) 4.71 m/s

7. John and Peter start at the same point and run around a circular track of radius 50 m. They meet each other every 40 seconds if they run in the opposite direction, and John overtakes Peter every 200 seconds if they run in the same direction. What is the rate of John? A) 3.87 m/s B) 4.12 m/s C) 4.36 m/s D) 4.71 m/s

College Physics

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

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