Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 3, Problem 15PQ
Refer to the situation described in Problem 14. Average velocity is the displacement divided by the time interval:
- a. Graphically find the magnitude of the average velocity of the magnifying glass during the 55-min class period.
- b. Describe the direction of the average velocity vector.
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