distance (m) time (sec) 0 0 25.9 51.8 77.7 104 10.1 14.3 17.5 20.2 Midpoint change in time (sec) time (sec) N/A N/A 10.1 5.1 Midpoint velocity (m/s) 2.6 A student records this distance and time data for a METRA train. Enter into a spreadsheet a complete the table. What is the trains velocity when the (middle of) the 3rd car passes you Give your answer in m/s to 2 significant figures (ONE decimals place in this situation).

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51.8
77.7
104
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change in time (sec) time (sec)
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A student records this distance and time data for a METRA train. Enter into a spreadsheet and
complete the table. What is the trains velocity when the (middle of) the 3rd car passes you?
Give your answer in m/s to 2 significant figures (ONE decimals place in this situation).
Transcribed Image Text:distance (m) time (sec) 0 0 25.9 51.8 77.7 104 10.1 14.3 17.5 20.2 Midpoint change in time (sec) time (sec) N/A N/A 10.1 5.1 Midpoint velocity (m/s) 2.6 ? A student records this distance and time data for a METRA train. Enter into a spreadsheet and complete the table. What is the trains velocity when the (middle of) the 3rd car passes you? Give your answer in m/s to 2 significant figures (ONE decimals place in this situation).
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