What is the “mean speed”, or average velocity, of the above falling object during the first 4 seconds? 16 feet/second 32 feet/second 48 feet/second 64 feet/second 96 feet/second

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension
Section2.1: Average Velocity
Problem 2.1QQ: Under which of the following conditions is the magnitude of the average velocity of a particle...
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What is the “mean speed”, or average velocity, of the above falling object during the first 4 seconds?

  1. 16 feet/second
  2. 32 feet/second
  3. 48 feet/second
  4. 64 feet/second 
  5. 96 feet/second
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