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streetmath [2020/03/08 14:32] mariostreetmath [2020/03/08 17:20] (current) mario
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 Questions: Questions:
   - Given the speed difference between $C$ and $B$ and the total speed of $B$, what time $T$ does it take for $C$ to overtake $B$?    - Given the speed difference between $C$ and $B$ and the total speed of $B$, what time $T$ does it take for $C$ to overtake $B$? 
-  - And what distance $D$ do both vehicles travel while the overtake takes place?+  - What distance $D$ does the bicycle $B$ travel while the overtake takes place?
  
 === Mathematical Model === === Mathematical Model ===
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 Now it remains to add the relative window size $w$ to $D$ in order to get the distance $C$ travels from the beginning of the overtake until its end. Now it remains to add the relative window size $w$ to $D$ in order to get the distance $C$ travels from the beginning of the overtake until its end.
  
-In total, overtaking a cyclist riding at 20 km/h while driving a car at 30 km/h takes 3.6 s and meanwhile the cyclist travels 20 m. In order to avoid hitting the cyclist, the driver needs to overview 30 m ahead.+<WRAP center round info 60%> 
 +In total, overtaking a cyclist riding at 20 km/h while driving a car at 30 km/h takes 3.6 s and meanwhile the cyclist travels 20 m. In order to avoid hitting the cyclist, the driver must have the full overview over the road 30 m ahead. 
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