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The driver of a train moving at a speed ` v_(1)` sights another train at a disane ` d`, ahead of him moving in the same direction with a slower speed ` v_(2)`. He applies the brakes and gives a constant teradation ` a` to his train. Show that here will be no collision if ` d gt (v_(1) -v_(2))^(2) //2 a`.

A

`d gt ((upsilon_(1)-upsilon_(2))/(2alpha))`

B

`d lt ((upsilon_(1)-upsilon_(2))^(2))/(2alpha)`

C

`d gt ((upsilon_(1)-upsilon_(2))^(2))/(2alpha)`

D

None of these

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the motion of the two trains and derive the condition under which there will be no collision. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: - Let the speed of the first train (the one applying brakes) be \( v_1 \). - Let the speed of the second train (the one ahead) be \( v_2 \) (where \( v_2 < v_1 \)). - The distance between the two trains is \( d \). - The first train applies brakes with a constant retardation \( a \). 2. **Relative Velocity**: - The relative velocity of the first train with respect to the second train is given by: \[ v_{\text{relative}} = v_1 - v_2 \] 3. **Using the Equation of Motion**: - We can use the equation of motion which relates initial velocity, final velocity, acceleration, and distance: \[ v^2 = u^2 + 2as \] - Here, \( v \) will be the final velocity of the first train when it comes to rest, \( u \) is the initial relative velocity, \( a \) is the retardation (which will be negative), and \( s \) is the distance covered. 4. **Setting Up the Equation**: - The first train will come to rest, so \( v = 0 \). - The initial relative velocity \( u \) is \( v_1 - v_2 \). - The retardation is \( -a \) (since it is deceleration). - The distance \( s \) is \( d \). - Substituting these into the equation gives: \[ 0 = (v_1 - v_2)^2 - 2ad \] 5. **Rearranging the Equation**: - Rearranging the above equation, we get: \[ 2ad = (v_1 - v_2)^2 \] - Dividing both sides by \( 2a \): \[ d = \frac{(v_1 - v_2)^2}{2a} \] 6. **Condition for No Collision**: - For there to be no collision, the distance \( d \) must be greater than the distance calculated above: \[ d > \frac{(v_1 - v_2)^2}{2a} \] ### Final Result: Thus, we have shown that there will be no collision if: \[ d > \frac{(v_1 - v_2)^2}{2a} \]

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the motion of the two trains and derive the condition under which there will be no collision. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Situation**: - Let the speed of the first train (the one applying brakes) be \( v_1 \). - Let the speed of the second train (the one ahead) be \( v_2 \) (where \( v_2 < v_1 \)). - The distance between the two trains is \( d \). ...
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