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A world-class runner can run half a mile in a time of 1 min and 42 s. What is the runner's average speed in m/s? (Express your answer using three significant figures.) v = m/s

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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A world-class runner can run half a mile in a time of 1 min and 42 s. What is the runner's average speed in m/s?
(Express your answer using three significant figures.)
m/s
v =

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