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A truck driving east on a highway goes from the 42 mi marker to the 48 mi
marker in 5.0 minutes. What is the truck's average velocity during this time?
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A. 1.2 mi/min east
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B. 30 mi/h east
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C. 0.83 mi/min west
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D. 9.6 mi/min east
APEX!

Respuesta :

Average velocity is 1..2 mi/min east

Explanation:

  • Velocity = Displacement/Time

Here, displacement = 48 mi - 42 mi = 6 miles

Time = 5 minutes

⇒ Average Velocity = 6/5 = 1.2 mi/min east