A runner practices along a straight line 2000 m long, running back and forth until she returns to the starting point of the course. With the information provided we can ensure when considering the entire route (outbound trip plus return trip): a) During the tour he had a positive average speed, but there is not enough information to infer something about his average speed. b) During the tour he had a positive average speed and his average speed was zero. c) During the trip he had an average speed equal to zero and his average speed was positive. d) We need to know the time it took the runner back and forth to be able to infer something about her average speed and average speed.

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A runner practices along a straight line 2000 m long, running back and forth until she returns to the
starting point of the course. With the information provided we can ensure when considering the entire
route (outbound trip plus return trip):
a) During the tour he had a positive average speed, but there is not enough infotmation to infer
something about his average speed.
b) During the tour he had a positive average speed and his average speed was zero.
c) During the trip he had an average speed equal to zero and his average speed was positive.
d). We need to know the time it took the runner back and forth to be able to infer something about
her average speed and average speed.
Transcribed Image Text:A runner practices along a straight line 2000 m long, running back and forth until she returns to the starting point of the course. With the information provided we can ensure when considering the entire route (outbound trip plus return trip): a) During the tour he had a positive average speed, but there is not enough infotmation to infer something about his average speed. b) During the tour he had a positive average speed and his average speed was zero. c) During the trip he had an average speed equal to zero and his average speed was positive. d). We need to know the time it took the runner back and forth to be able to infer something about her average speed and average speed.
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