Understanding Relative Motion and Overtaking Problems

What is the initial distance between Alice and Bill?

• 400 meters

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 300 meters

In how many minutes does Alice overtake Bill?

• 7 minutes

• 6 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the total time taken by Alice to overtake Chelsea from the start?

• 16 minutes

• 12 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 14 minutes

What is the equation for the distance Alice travels in 6 minutes?

• Velocity of Chelsea times 6

• Velocity of Bill times 6

• Velocity of Alice times 6

• Velocity of Alice times 12

What must be true for Bill to overtake Chelsea?

• Bill must travel 300 meters more than Chelsea

• Bill must travel 200 meters more than Chelsea

• Bill must travel 100 meters more than Chelsea

• Bill must travel 400 meters more than Chelsea