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A motorist drives north for 48.0 minutes at 75.0 km/h and then stops for 20.0 minutes. He then drives south traveling 33.0 miles in 35.0 minutes. What is his average velocity?

College Physics

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Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2PE: A car is traveling at a speed of 33 m/s. (a) What is its speed in kilometers per hour? (b) Is it...

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6. A motorist drives north for 48.0 minutes at 75.0 km/h and then stops for 20.0 minutes. He then drives
south traveling 33.0 miles in 35.0 minutes. What is his average velocity?

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