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A graph of v(t) is shown for a world-class track sprinter
in a 100-m race. (a) What is his average
velocity for the first 4 s? (b) What is his instantaneous velocity
at t = 5 s ? (c) What is his average acceleration between 0
and 4 s? (d) What is his time for the race?

Transcribed Image Text:Runner Velocity vs. Time
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12
10
2
8.
10
12
Time (s)
Figure 2.67
Velocity (m/s)
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