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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Two automobiles are 150 km apart and traveling toward each other. One automobile is moving at 60 km/h and the other is moving at 40 km/h. In how many hours will they meet?
Options
A 2.5
B 2.0
C 1.75
D 1.5
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h. Time = distance/relative speed = 150/100 = 1.5 h.

Hint

Time = distance / relative speed.

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