Two hotrodders start from rest in a drag race. The drag race
distance is D . The first car has a constant acceleration A and reaches his maximum speed in a
distance ½ D . The second car has a constant acceleration a but reaches his maximum speed in a
distance ¾ D.
(a) How long does it take the first car to finish the race?
(b) How long does it take the second car to finish the race?
(c) What is the algebraic relationship between the acceleration of the first and second car
such that the race ends in a tie?
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29 Nov 2010
We met these lovely guys from Jersey (inbetween England and France) and spend the whole night with them, 2 frenchies, and a new zealand man.
Part 2 of the pilot episode of Fear Factor.
8 Sep 2010
Fear Factor S1E1 Horse Drag, Rat Pit, Verticle Hanging Car clip 2
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Part 3 of the first ever Fear Factor Episode.
4 Sep 2010
Fear Factor S1E1 Horse Drag, Rat Pit, Verticle Hanging Car clip 3
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The new 2011 Ford Mustang GT battles its bitter V-8 rivals –the Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Dodge Challeneger SRT8 — in an epic quarter-mile drag race. Shot by: Mike Suggett, Jim Gleason & Duane Sempson Edited by: Duane Sempson
14 May 2010
