One of the fastest known animals is the Indian spine-tailed swift. A swift flies 3.20 km due north in a time of 32.8 s. What is its average velocity due north in meters per second?

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One of the fastest known animals is the Indian spine-tailed swift. A swift flies 3.20 km due north in a time of 32.8 s.

What is its average velocity due north in meters per second? Enter a positive value if the average velocity is due north and enter a negative value if it is due south.

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