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Question
Three kids in a parking lot launch a rocket that rises into the air along a 380 m long arc in 40 s. Determine its average speed.
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Average speed is total distance divided by time: 380 m / 40 s = 9.5 m/s.
Hint
Average speed is a scalar quantity: total path length over time.