Th speeds of 25 cars were observed. 10 cars were noted to travel at 38 kph, 8 cars at 39 kph, 2 cars at 56 kph, and 5 cars at 41 kph. Assume that each car was traveling at a at constant speed. a. Determine the time mean speed in kph. b. Determine the space mean speed in kph.

Th speeds of 25 cars were observed. 10 cars were noted to travel at 38 kph, 8 cars at 39 kph, 2 cars at 56 kph, and 5 cars at 41 kph. Assume that each car was traveling at a at constant speed. a. Determine the time mean speed in kph. b. Determine the space mean speed in kph.

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Time And Time-related Variables In Engineering

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a. Determine the time mean speed in kph.

b. Determine the space mean speed in kph.

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