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Two objects 1.2 km apart, given the following V1= 40m/s; a1= -0.15m/s² & V2= 15m/s; a2= 1.3m/s². A third object left Object 1 instantly towards Object 2 with a velocity of 50 m/s upon reaching Object 2, it returned to object 1 and vice versa until the objects collide. How far is the total distance traveled by the 3rd object?
a. 957.54 m
b. 932.54 m
c. 921.25 m
d. 915.50 m
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