Question

What is the velocity of a group of explorers traveling from Antarctica to Australia, traveling 1500 miles in 48 hours?31.25 mph south

72,000 mph
48 mph
31.3 mph north

Answer 1

31.3mph North

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

Distance traveled = 1500miles

Time taken = 48hrs

Unknown:

Velocity of the group of explorers = ?

Solution:

Velocity is the displacement divided by the time taken. It is a vector quantity with both magnitude and direction.

So;

Velocity =
`(displacement)/(time)`

Displacement is the distance moved in a specific direction = 1500miles North

Insert the parameters and solve;

Velocity =
`(1500)/(48)` = 31.3mph North