This physics problem tests your understanding of fundamental physical laws and their applications. The step-by-step solution below breaks down the problem using relevant equations and physical reasoning.
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Step 1: Define variables and write down the given relations. Let S be the total distance of the race. Both cars start from rest, so their initial velocities are u_A = u_B = 0. Let a_1 be the acceleration of car A and a_2 be the acceleration of car B. Let T_A and T_B be the times taken by car A and car B, respectively, to complete the race. Let V_A and V_B be the final velocities of car A and car B, respectively, at the end point. From the problem statement: 1. Car A takes t time less than car B: T_A = T_B - t T_B = T_A + t 2. Car A's final speed is v more than car B's: V_A = V_B + v v = V_A - V_B Step 2: Use the equations of motion for constant acceleration. For a body starting from rest (u=0) with constant acceleration a over distance S and time T: Distance: S = (1)/(2) a T^2 Final velocity: V = a T For car A: S = (1)/(2) a_1 T_A^2 T_A = sqrt((2S)/(a_1)) V_A = a_1 T_A = a_1 sqrt((2S)/(a_1)) = sqrt(2S a_1) For car B: S = (1)/(2) a_2 T_B^2 T_B = sqrt((2S)/(a_2)) V_B = a_2 T_B = a_2 sqrt((2S)/(a_2)) = sqrt(2S a_2) Step 3: Substitute T_A and T_B into the time difference relation. T_B = T_A + t sqrt((2S)/(a_2)) = sqrt((2S)/(a_1)) + t Factor out sqrt(2S): sqrt(2S) ( (1)/(sqrt(a_2)) - (1)/(sqrt(a_1)) ) = t Combine the terms in the parenthesis: sqrt(2S) ( sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2)sqrt(a_1 a_2) ) = t Solve for sqrt(2S): sqrt(2S) = t sqrt(a_1 a_2)sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2) (1) Step 4: Substitute V_A and V_B into the velocity difference relation. v = V_A - V_B v = sqrt(2S a_1) - sqrt(2S a_2) Factor out sqrt(2S): v = sqrt(2S) (sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2)) (2) Step 5: Substitute the expression for sqrt(2S) from equation (1) into equation (2). v = ( t sqrt(a_1 a_2)sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2) ) (sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2)) The term (sqrt(a_1) - sqrt(a_2)) cancels