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(a)
The average velocity over the time interval
(a)
Answer to Problem 53P
The average velocity over the time interval
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for average velocity.
Conclusion:
Substitute,
Therefore, the average velocity over the time interval
(b)
The average velocity over the time interval
(b)
Answer to Problem 53P
The average velocity over the time interval
Explanation of Solution
Use equation (I) to find the answer.
Conclusion:
Substitute,
Therefore, the average velocity over the time interval
(c)
The average velocity between
(c)
Answer to Problem 53P
The average velocity between
Explanation of Solution
Use equation (I) to find the answer.
Conclusion:
Substitute,
Therefore, the average velocity between
(d)
The relation of answers in part (a), (b), and (c).
(d)
Answer to Problem 53P
The relation is average of answers in part (b), and (c) is answer in part (a).
Explanation of Solution
The total average velocity over the time interval
Write the expression for the average velocity.
Conclusion:
Substitute,
Therefore, the relation is average of answers in part (b), and (c) is answer in part (a).
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