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junesmrithi
Feb5-07, 07:41 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

true or false?

- The speedometer of your car measures average speed.
- Velocity and speed are the same thing.
- Your car's steering wheel can be used to change your car's velocity.
- Two cars with the same velocity must have the same speed.
- Speed is defined as distance per unit of time.
- All objects in the universe are in motion.

i think,
-T
-F
-F
-F
-T
-T

but something is wrong, can someone tell me which one is wrong?

cristo
Feb5-07, 07:44 PM
Well, which ones are you certain of? What is your reasoning behind each answer?

DieCommie
Feb6-07, 12:05 AM
I have to say, the last seems like it could be argued either way.