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A train travels due west at a constant velocity of 200 kph for 300 minutes. What is its displacement?

A. 6.6 x 10⁻² km west
B. 15 x 10 km west
C. 10% 10% km west
D. 6.0% 10% km west

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Final answer:

The train's displacement after traveling due west at 200 kph for 300 minutes is 1000 km west. The time was first converted to hours to match the velocity units, and then displacement was calculated by multiplying the velocity by the time. None of the provided options correctly stated this displacement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The train travels at a constant velocity of 200 kph due west for 300 minutes. To calculate its displacement, we first convert the time from minutes to hours because the velocity is given in kilometers per hour (kph). There are 60 minutes in an hour, so 300 minutes is equal to 300 / 60 = 5 hours.

Now, we calculate the displacement by multiplying the velocity by the time: Displacement = Velocity × Time = 200 kph × 5 hours = 1000 km. Since the train is traveling due west, the displacement is 1000 km west.

Therefore, the correct answer for the train's displacement is 1000 km west, which is not one of the provided options (A, B, C, D). There may be a mistake in the options given, as none of them correctly represent the train's displacement.

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