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by psu2.0andgo on October 23rd, 2009

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If 2 cars are traveling in the same direction on a straight road and the first or lead car is moving at a rate of speed of 55 mph, what rate of speed would the second car have to travel to maintain an equal 2 car length distance from the first car?

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  • by Couchyam on October 23rd, 2009

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    You would also have to travel at 55 miles an hour. Otherwise, the difference between the two cars would change.

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