Question

Two runners start simultaneously from the same point on a circular 200-m track and run in the same direction. One runs at a constant speed of 6.20 m/s and the other runs at a constant speed of 5.50 m/s. g

Answer 1

given,

speed of the fastest runner = 6.2 m/s

speed of the slower runner = 5.5 m/s

Assume, we need to calculate time when both the runner meet for the first time.

distance cover by the fast runner = distance cover by the slow runner

6.2 t = 5.5 t + 200

0.7 t = 200

t = 285.71 s

time after which both the runner meet.

Distance they covered after starting

D = s x t

D = 6.2 x 285.71

D = 1771.43 m.

now, calculating the second time both will meet.

they will take double time to meet again

t' = 2 x 285.71

t '= 571.42 s