What is the average speed of a train traveling at different speeds?

To find the average speed of the train, we need to calculate the total distance traveled and the total time taken during the entire journey.

1. **First Segment:** The train travels at a speed of 60 km/h for 0.52 hours.

Distance = Speed × Time = 60 km/h × 0.52 h = 31.2 km

2. **Second Segment:** The train travels at a speed of 30 km/h for 0.24 hours.

Distance = Speed × Time = 30 km/h × 0.24 h = 7.2 km

3. **Third Segment:** The train travels at a speed of 70 km/h for 0.71 hours.

Distance = Speed × Time = 70 km/h × 0.71 h = 49.7 km

Now, let’s find the total distance and the total time.

Total Distance: 31.2 km + 7.2 km + 49.7 km = 88.1 km

Total Time: 0.52 h + 0.24 h + 0.71 h = 1.47 h

Finally, we can calculate the average speed:

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

Average Speed = 88.1 km / 1.47 h ≈ 59.9 km/h

So, the average speed of the train is approximately 59.9 km/h.

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