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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A rocket travels 380 m in 40 s along an arc. What is 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 = total distance/time = 380/40 = 9.5 ≈ 10.5 m/s (closest option).

Hint

Average speed uses total path length.

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