Question

John and Al are in a 15 km race. John averages 4.4 m/s during the first half of the race and then runs at a speed of 4.2 m/s until the last 200 m, which he covers at 4.5 m/s. At what average speed must Al run to beat John?


The textbook that included the word problem is: Basic Biomechanics Sixth Edition by Susan J. Hall;
ISBN#978-0-07-337644-8

The course name: Biomechanics

Answer 1

I did this one for you yesterday

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Answer 2

> 4.3 m/s