Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134202709
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 16E
In 2008, Australian Emma Snowsill set an unofficial record in the women’s Olympic triathlon, completing the 1.5-km swim, 40-km bicycle ride, and 10-km run in 1 h, 58 min, 27.66 s. What was her average speed?
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