Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Vol. 1
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ISBN: 9781429201322
Author: Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
Publisher: Macmillan Higher Education
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Chapter 3, Problem 53P
(a)
To determine
To Calculate: The average velocity of the boat during the 30 s trip.
(b)
To determine
To Calculate: The average acceleration of the boat for the 30 s trip.
(c)
To determine
To Calculate: The total displacement of the boat for the 30 s trip.
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