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It takes Harry 40s to walk from x1 = -12m to x2 = -46m . What is his velocity?

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it would negative and is would be 38/40 m/sec
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Answer:

His velocity is -0.85m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Velocity is defined as the change in position divided by the time required for that change:


V=(x_(2)-x_(1))/(t)

In this case:


V=(-46m-(-12m))/(40s)=-0.85m/s

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