Charley moves 10.0 m east in 10.0 s and then returns to his starting point taking an additional 40.0 s. If west is chosen as the positive direction, what is the average velocity of Charley?

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Charley moves 10.0 m east in 10.0 s and then returns to his starting point taking an additional 40.0 s. If west is chosen as the positive direction, what is the average velocity of Charley?

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