Two runners, Ram and Shyam

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

Two runners, Ram and Shyam, race on a straight track. Each can walk at speed v1v_{1} and run at speed v2v_{2} with v2>v1>0v_{2}>v_{1}>0. Ram walks for half the total time and runs for the remaining half. Shyam walks for half the total distance and runs the remaining half. Assuming both start together on the same track, compare their average speeds and state who finishes first.

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