Question 56
EasyOriginal questionTwo cyclists start together from the same point on a 600 m circular track and ride in opposite directions at 4 m/s and 6 m/s. After how many seconds do they first meet?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Riding towards each other, they close the gap at m/s.
They meet when together they have covered one lap: seconds.
Worth noting
300 seconds subtracts the speeds, which is for riding the same way.
- Concept
- Meeting when running opposite ways
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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