The speedometer of an automobile reads

A) average speed.
B) instantaneous speed.
C) accelerated speed.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. 0.50 B b. 1.4 B c. 2.0 B d. 0.71 B e. 1.7 B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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