The Speed of a Runner Increased Steadily During the First

question 61

Essay

The speed of a runner increased steadily during the first three seconds of a race. Her speed at half-second intervals is given in the table. Find a lower estimate for the distance that she traveled during these three seconds. 2.5
4.4
6.5
9.4
12.2
16.8

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Definitions:

Systems Theory

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Feedback Loops

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Controlled Adaptation

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