College Physics, Volume 1
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Author: Giordano
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Chapter 3, Problem 88P
(a)
To determine
Maximum velocity that can be obtained between two stations.
(b)
To determine
Time for the travel
(c)
To determine
Average velocity of the train from station to station.
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