Physics

Physics

Problem

A cyclist rides 12 km12\,\text{km} due east in 30 min30\,\text{min} and then rides 6 km6\,\text{km} back toward the starting point in 20 min20\,\text{min}. Which pair gives his average speed and the magnitude of his average velocity for the entire motion? a) 7.2 km/h,  21.6 km/h7.2\,\text{km/h},\;21.6\,\text{km/h} b) 36 km/h,  12 km/h36\,\text{km/h},\;12\,\text{km/h} c) 21.6 km/h,  7.2 km/h21.6\,\text{km/h},\;7.2\,\text{km/h} d) 21 km/h,  3 km/h21\,\text{km/h},\;3\,\text{km/h}

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