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The accompanying figure shows the plot of distance fallen versus time for an object that...

The accompanying figure shows the plot of distance fallen versus time for an object that fell from the lunar landing module a distance 80 m to the surface of the moon.

a. Estimate the slopes of the secants PQ1, PQ2, PQ3, and PQ4, arranging them in a table like the one in Figure 2.6.

b. About how fast was the object going when it hit the surface?

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 1.3