When Jim and Rob Ride Bicycles, Jim Can Only Accelerate

question 47

Multiple Choice

When Jim and Rob ride bicycles, Jim can only accelerate at three-quarters the acceleration of Rob. Both start from rest at the bottom of a long straight road with a constant upward slope. If Rob takes 5.0 minutes to reach the top, how much earlier should Jim start to reach the top at the same time as Rob?

• A)25 s
• B)40 s
• C)46 s
• D)55 s
• E)75 s

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