Concept explainers
(a)
The average speed of car.
(a)
Answer to Problem 50P
The average speed of car is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The average speed of car is
Formula used:
Average speed is defined as total distance travelled by an object in unit time interval.
Write the expression for average speed.
Here,
Rearrange the above expression in terms of
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Calculate the total distance travelled by car.
Calculate the total time taken by car.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the average speed of car is
(b)
The average speed of the car.
(b)
Answer to Problem 50P
The average speed of the car is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The average speed in
Formula used:
Rearrange the equation (II) in terms of
Calculation:
Substitute
Substitute
Calculate the total distance travelled by car.
Calculate the total time taken by car.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the average speed of the car is
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