Bertie was able to drive 237 km in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The last 50.0 km was slowed due to construction. When she arrived at her parents home, her car said she had travelled at an average speed of 72.3 km/ hr. Determine how fast she travelled in the last 50 km.

Bertie was able to drive 237 km in 2 hours and 30 minutes. The last 50.0 km was slowed due to construction. When she arrived at her parents home, her car said she had travelled at an average speed of 72.3 km/ hr. Determine how fast she travelled in the last 50 km.

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter2: Motion

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Problem 1FIB: An object is in motion when it undergoes a continuous change of ___. (2.1)

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