Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 2, Problem 36PQ
Two sprinters start a race along a straight track at the same time and cross the finish line at the same time. a. Are their average velocities necessarily equal? Explain. b. Are their instantaneous velocities necessarily always equal? Explain. c. Are their final velocities necessarily equal? Explain.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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