Polar bears are strong swimmers and can swim as long as 10 hours without rest. If a polar bear swims with an average speed of 2.6 m/s, what is the total distance it can swim in 10.0 hours? Give your answer in km.

Polar bears are strong swimmers and can swim as long as 10 hours without rest. If a polar bear swims with an average speed of 2.6 m/s, what is the total distance it can swim in 10.0 hours? Give your answer in km.

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