A runner covers three successive segments of equal length along a straight track: 2…

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A runner covers three successive segments of equal length along a straight track: 2 km eastwards at 8 km/h, 2 km westwards at 12 km/h, and 2 km eastwards at 6 km/h. (i) Calculate his average speed for the entire motion. (ii) Determine the magnitude of his average velocity for the entire motion.

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