Car 1 is traveling at a constant velocity of 22 m/s. Several meters ahead, Car 2 is stopped at a red light, as shown in Image 1.

Image 1 is shown with a car labeled Car 1 and a traffic light. In Image 1, Car 1 is labeled to have a velocity of 22 meters per second and is located behind Car 2. Car 2 is labeled with a velocity of 0 meters per second. The traffic light with a labeled “Red light” is in front of both cars at an unlabeled distance. Below Car 1, there is an arrow pointing to the right, indicating that the car is moving towards Car 2. Below both cars, a label states “Car 1 at a constant speed towards light”.
As the light turns green, Car 2 begins to accelerate at 4 m/s2 and Car 1 passes under the green light, as shown in Image 2.

Image 2 is shown with a car labeled Car 2 and a traffic light.Image 2 is shown with a car labeled Car 2 and a traffic light. The traffic light is labeled Green light. Car 1 is behind Car 2 and there is an arrow beneath it pointing to the right, indicating that it is moving towards Car 2. Below both cars, a label reads Light turns green, Car 2 accelerates.
If Car 1 does not change speed, how long will it take for Car 2 to catch Car 1?
A. 5.5 s
B. 10 s
C. 11 s
D. 14 s



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