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Calculate the speed of Segment C. (SCIENCE QUESTION)

1.7 m/s


.4 m/s*****


.6 m/s


2.3 m/s

Calculate the speed of Segment C. (SCIENCE QUESTION) 1.7 m/s .4 m/s***** .6 m/s 2.3 m-example-1
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Speed = (change in distance) / (time for the change)

Distance from top to bottom of Segment C = (6 - 0) = 6 m

Time from beginning to end of Segment C = (14 - 4) = 10 s

Speed = (6 m) / (10 s)

Speed = 6 m/s

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