Theo and Sasha start at the same place on a straight road, riding bikes with the following
Question:
Theo and Sasha start at the same place on a straight road, riding bikes with the following velocities (measured in mi/hr). Assume t is measured in hours.
Theo: vT(t) = 10, for t ≥ 0
Sasha: vS(t) = 15t, for 0 ≤ t ≤ 1 and vS(t) = 15, for t > 1
a. Graph the velocity functions for both riders.
b. If the riders ride for 1 hr, who rides farther? Interpret your answer geometrically using the graphs of part (a).
c. If the riders ride for 2 hr, who rides farther? Interpret your answer geometrically using the graphs of part (a).
d. Which rider arrives first at the 10-, 15-, and 20-mile markers of the race? Interpret your answer geometrically using the graphs of part (a).
e. Suppose Sasha gives Theo a head start of 0.2 mi and the riders ride for 20 mi. Who wins the race?
f. Suppose Sasha gives Theo a head start of 0.2 hr and the riders ride for 20 mi. Who wins the race?
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Calculus Early Transcendentals
ISBN: 978-0321947345
2nd edition
Authors: William L. Briggs, Lyle Cochran, Bernard Gillett