Chapter A.8, Problem 5AYU

To determine

To find: True or false for given.

Answer to Problem 5AYU

True.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

If an object moves at an average speed $r$, the distance $d$ covered in time $t$ is given by the formula $d=rt$.

Calculation:

It’s a true statement.

A typical problem involving distance and the formula $d=rt$ is usually entitled a uniform motion problem. The problem will have something to do with objects moving at a constant rate of speed or an average rate of speed.