In a quarter-mile drag race, two cars start simultaneously from rest, and each accelerates at a...

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In a quarter-mile drag race, two cars start simultaneously fromrest, and each accelerates at a constant rate until it eitherreaches its maximum speed or crosses the finish line. Car A has anacceleration of 10.9 m/s2 and a maximum speed of 109 m/s. Car B hasan acceleration of 11.8 m/s2 and a maximum speed of 93.7 m/s. (a)Which car wins the race? (b) By how many seconds does this car winthe race?

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