Physics 211 Spring 2009 Syracuse University Homework Problem Set 1 p.1
Physics 211 Problem Set 1 Due Friday, 01/23/09
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1. (a) Your old VW van sputters along at an average speed of 8.0 m/s for 60 s, and then
catches hold and zips along at an average speed of 20.0 m/s for another 60 s.
Calculate your average speed for the entire 120 s.
(b) Suppose the speed of 8.0 m/s was maintained while you traveled 240 m, followed
by the average speed of 20.0 m/s for another 240 m. Calculate the van’s average
speed for the entire distance.
