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Races & Games · Question 59 of 73

If they run in opposite directions round the track, when do they first meet?

Question 59

EasyOriginal question

A and B run round a 400 m circular track from the same point at the same moment, A at 5 m/s and B at 3 m/s.

If they run in opposite directions round the track, when do they first meet?

Options for question 59

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. They close the gap at 5+3=85 + 3 = 8 m/s.

  2. 4008=50\frac{400}{8} = 50 seconds.

Worth noting

200 seconds is for running the same way.

Concept
Meeting when running opposite ways
Typical time
90 s
Your time
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The rule this testsCircular tracks
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