Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 51TAS
Lillian rides her bicycle along a straight road at an average velocity v.
(a) Write an equation showing the distance she travels in time f.
(b) If Lillian’s average speed is 7.5 m/s for a time of 5.0 min, show that she travels a distance of 2250 m.
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