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The average speed over the different time intervals.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The three intervals of the motion is
The value of constant
Formula Used:
Speed is the distance covered in unit time by an object. Instantaneous speed is the speed of object at any instant.
Write the expression for final time.
Here,
Write the expression for speed of an object for time interval.
Here,
Substitute
Here,
Write the expression for instantaneous speed.
Here,
Substitute
Calculation:
For first time interval:
Substitute
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For second time interval:
Substitute
Substitute
For third time interval:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the average speed in given three intervals is
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