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Suppose you drive from Here to There at a speed of 30 miles/hour and then drive back from There to Here at 60 miles/hour. What is your average spreed? Hint: The answer is not 45 mph.

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Chapter1: Introduction: The Nature Of Science And Physics

Section: Chapter Questions

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