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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Three kids launch a rocket along a 380 m long arc in 40 s. Determine its average speed.
Options
A Indeterminate
B 21 m/s
C 10.5 m/s
Correct Answer
D 42 m/s
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Average speed = distance/time = 380/40 = 9.5 m/s ≈ 10.5 m/s.

Hint

v_avg = s/t.

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