To Help Kim Practice for the Paralympics, Sally Runs Beside

question 33

Multiple Choice

To help Kim practice for the Paralympics, Sally runs beside him for half the required distance. She runs the remaining distance at her regular speed and arrives 90 seconds ahead of Kim. What is the ratio of Sally's regular speed to Kim's speed? Use tKim for Kim's total time.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like heartbeat and digestion.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is encased in the spinal column. It is a crucial part of the central nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of the body's muscles and the transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system.