Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (Chs 1-42) Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (4th Edition)
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Chapter 2, Problem 4EAP
FIGURE EX2.4 is the position-versus-time graph of a jogger. What is the jogger’s velocity at t = 10 s, at t = 25 s, and at t = 35 s?
FIGURE EX2.4
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