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A person began running due east and covered 15 km in 2.0 hr. What is the average velocity of the person?

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Answer:

The average velocity is 7.5 km per hour eastward.

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Answer:

The average velocity is 7.5 km per hour eastward.

Explanation:

(Average speed km/h) = (distance made in km) / (total time in h).

Speed = 15 km / 2 h = 7.5 km/h

Velocity is speed with direction. The direction of the person is "east" therefore the average velocity is 7.5 km/h eastward.

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