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A-LevelPhysicsKinematics9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2013 · Q81 Mark

An aeroplane travels at an average speed of 600 km h⁻¹ on an outward flight and at 400 km h⁻¹ on the return flight over the same distance. What is the average speed of the whole flight?

A111 ms⁻¹
B167 ms⁻¹
C480 km h⁻¹
D500 km h⁻¹

✓ Correct answer

C: 480 km h⁻¹

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Kinematics, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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