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27 October, 03:06

How do you solve this problem. A bat flying at 3.7m/s spots an insect 23.8 meters away. How much must the bat increase its speed to reach the bug in 1.8 seconds.

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  1. 27 October, 03:13
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    Here's how I would do it:

    How far does he have to go to catch the bug? 23.8 meters

    How soon does he want to get there? 1.8 seconds

    What speed does he need? (23.8 m) / (1.8 sec) = 13.222 m/sec

    What speed is he flying now? 3.7m/s

    How much does he need to increase it? (13.222 - 3.7) = 9.5 m/s faster
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