Question one: A car travels at the rate of 25 km/h for 4.0 minutes, then 50 km/h for 8 minutes, and finally at 20 km/h for 2 minutes, Find: A)The total distance covered in km. B)The average speed for the complete trip.

Question one: A car travels at the rate of 25 km/h for 4.0 minutes, then 50 km/h for 8 minutes, and finally at 20 km/h for 2 minutes, Find: A)The total distance covered in km. B)The average speed for the complete trip.

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Chapter3: Motion Along A Straight Line

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