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The Kentucky Derby is a 2000 m long horse race. The typical winning time is two minutes. What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of a horse that takes two minutes to finish the race

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

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The Kentucky Derby is a 2000 m long horse race. The typical winning time is two minutes.
What is the average speed, in miles per hour, of a horse that takes two minutes to finish the race?

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