Final answer:
John's average velocity for traveling 560 meters to his house in 540 seconds is 1.037 meters per second (m/s), as average velocity is calculated by dividing the total displacement by the time taken.
Step-by-step explanation:
John can travel 560 meters to his house in 540 seconds.
To calculate his average velocity, we need to divide the total displacement by the time taken.
However, since the question pertains to a single direction without stating he returns, his average velocity can directly be considered as speed as well.
The formula for average velocity is:
Average Velocity = Displacement / Time
In John's case, the displacement is 560 meters and the time is 540 seconds.
Therefore, his average velocity would be:
Average Velocity = 560 meters / 540 seconds
= 1.037 meters per second (m/s)
Referring to James' example, if we talk about a round trip, the average velocity can sometimes be zero because displacement is zero.
However, in John's case, we are considering a one-directional trip to his house, hence the average velocity is not zero and is calculated based on the distance between his starting point and his house.