A fugitive tries to hop on a freight train traveling at a constant speed of 5.4m/s . Just as an empty box car passes him, the fugitive starts from rest and accelerates at a = 1.4m/s2 to his maximum speed of 5.9m/s , which he then maintains.
Part A: How long does it take him to catch up to the empty box car?
Part B: What is the distance traveled to reach the box car?