Harris and Joseph were planning to run on a circular track with a circumference of 400 m. Both of them started jogging together at the same start point and moved round the track in a clockwise direction at uniform speeds. Harris completed a full round in 80 s. Joseph completed a full round in 40 s.
- How long would it take for Joseph to overtake Harris for the first time?
- How far was Joseph ahead of Harris after 10 s?
(a)
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80.
Time taken for Joseph to overtake Harris
= 80 s
(b)
Joseph's speed
= 400 ÷ 40
= 10 m/s
Harris's speed
= 400 ÷ 80
= 5 m/s
Difference in speed
= 10 - 5
= 5 m/s
Distance Harris was behind Joseph after 10s
= 10 x 5
= 50 m
Answer(s): (a) 80s; (b) 50 m