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Question
How do you determine the average speed of a body in non-uniform motion ?
Solution
In a non-uniform motion, the average speed of a body is calculated by dividing the total distance travelled by the body, with the total time of its journey. Thus,
Average speed = Total distance travelled by the body / Total time of joumey
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