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The two ends of a train moving with uniform acceleration pass a certain point with velocity u and v. Find the velocity with which the middle point of the train passes the same point.

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To find the velocity with which the middle point of a train passes a certain point when the two ends of the train pass that point with velocities \( u \) and \( v \), we can use the equations of motion. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Problem**: - Let the two ends of the train pass point \( P \) with velocities \( u \) and \( v \). - The distance between the two ends of the train is \( l \). ...
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