Th equations to be used here are the following:
a = (v - v₀)/t
x = v₀t + 0.5at²
The speed of the fugitive is the sum of his own speed plus the speed of the train. Thus,
v₀ = 0 + 5.5 m/s = 5.5 m/s
v = 8 m/s + 5.5 m/s = 13.5 m/s
a.) We use the first equation to determine time
2.5 m/s² = (13.5 m/s - 5.5 m/s)t
Solving for t,
t = 3.2 seconds
b.) We use the answer in a) and the 2nd equation:
x = (5.5 m/s)(3.2 s) + 0.5(2.5 m/s²)(3.2 s)²
x = 30.4 meters
