Two gangsters, having just robbed Speedway. are flying down 1-70 West at a constant 108 km/hr. If they make it to Indiana, they'll be safe. When they are 1 km from the Indiana border, while still travelling at a constant 108 km/hr, they pass a concealed police car hidden in a speed trap. At the instant that the criminals pass the patrol car, the cop pulls onto the highway and accelerates at a constant rate of 2 m/s2. Does the cop catch up with them before they cross the state line?
Your answer must be organized, clear, and include the elements of the problem solving path:
1. Focus the Problem 2. Describe the Physics
3. Plan the Solution 4. Execute and Evaluate