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Running in opposite directions around a circular track 2020-05-11
From Alessandra:
2. Alan and Brian are two runners. Alan runs at 6.6 m/s and Brian runs at 8.4 m/s. They start from the same place on a circular 400 m track and run in opposite directions round and round the track.
(a) How far has Brian run when they pass each other for the first time?
(b) After they pass each other for the second time, how much further does Brian need to run in order to complete two laps (800 m)?

Answered by Penny Nom.
Running around a circular track in opposite directions 2019-02-24
From carmi:
how many times will lita and rose pass each other in 15 minutes if lita and rose start jogging on a 110 meters circular track. they begin at the same point but in opposite direction. lita at 8/3 meters per second and rose at 7/3 meters per second.
Answered by Penny Nom.
Travelling in opposite directions 2015-12-06
From Roselyn:
Jenny and Mark commute to work, travelling in opposite directions. Jenny leaves the house at 8 AM, and averages 35 kph. Mark leaves at 8:15 AM, and averages 40 kph.At what time will they be 40 kilometers apart?
Answered by Penny Nom.
The flight of an airplane 2008-08-29
From kobina:
You are traveling on an airplane that is moving at 500 mph in a direction 40deg north of west.Therefore , You are travelling (due to the plane ) at how many mph toward the west.
Answered by Stephen La Rocque.
X is due north of Y ... 2004-08-11
From A student:
X is due north of Y and 2km distant. Z is due east of Y and has a bearing of S35°12'E from X. How far, to the nearest metre, is Z from X?
Answered by Penny Nom.
 
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