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Walt ran 5 kilometers in 25 minutes, going eastward. What was his average velocity?

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1km per 5 mins
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User Finglish
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Average velocity = (displacement)/(time)


Since Walt ran in a straight line, the magnitude of his displacement

was equal to the distance he ran = 5 km.


(displacement) / (time) = (5 km east) / (25 min)


Average velocity = 0.2 km/minute east


That's also equal to 12 km/hour east

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