Final answer:
To determine the distance traveled when going 1.5 m/s north for 5.5 minutes, convert the time to seconds, then multiply by the speed to get 495 meters. The provided options do not match this answer, indicating a possible mistake in the question.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine how far you will move if you travel at 1.5 m/s north for 5.5 minutes, you first need to convert the time from minutes to seconds. Since 1 minute is equal to 60 seconds, 5.5 minutes is equal to 5.5 × 60 seconds.
Now, calculate the total time in seconds: 5.5 × 60 = 330 seconds.
Next, use the formula for distance traveled, which is distance = speed × time. Plug in the values for speed (1.5 m/s) and time (330 seconds).
Calculate the distance: distance = 1.5 m/s × 330 s = 495 meters.
After calculating, it appears that none of the provided options (a) 4.125 meters, (b) 8.25 meters, (c) 13.75 meters, (d) 18.75 meters, match the correct calculation of 495 meters. There could be a mistake in the question or options given.