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A train travels with a speed of `60 km h^(-1)` from station A to station B and returns with a speed of `80 km h^(-1)` from station B to station A. Find (i) the average speed and (ii) the average velocity of the train.

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To solve the problem, we will calculate the average speed and average velocity of the train based on the given speeds for the two legs of the journey. ### Step 1: Define the distances Let's assume the distance between station A and station B is \(d\) kilometers. ### Step 2: Calculate the time taken for each leg of the journey 1. **Time taken from A to B**: \[ ...
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  2. Are the magnitudes of average velocity and average speed equal?

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