Answer:
t = 2.7 seconds
Explanation:
Given that,
Initial speed, u = 3.8 m/s
Final speed, v = 4.2 m/s
Acceleration of Michael, a = 0.15 m/s²
(a) Let t is the time taken by him to catch Robert. It can be calculated as follows :
[tex]a=\dfrac{v-u}{t}\\\\t=\dfrac{v-u}{a}\\\\t=\dfrac{4.2-3.8}{0.15}\\\\t=2.7\ s[/tex]
So, the time taken is 2.7 seconds.