In a marathon race (42.195 km), the winner's time is 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 35 seconds, while the second-place time is 2 hours, 24 minutes, and 49 seconds. Assuming the each runner ran the race at constant speeds, how far (in km) is the second-place finisher behind the first-place finisher as the first-place finisher crosses the finish line?

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –