Question

If it takes 12 seconds for a ball to cover a 2.5 meter long (distance) ramp, what is the velocity of the ball?

A) 0.21 m/s
B) 0.2083 m/s
C) 0.25 m/s
D) 0.3 m/s

Answer 1

The velocity of the ball is found by dividing the distance of 2.5 meters by the time of 12 seconds, which gives a velocity of 0.2083 m/s, making option B) 0.2083 m/s the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the velocity of the ball, we divide the distance traveled by the time it takes to travel that distance. Given that the distance is 2.5 meters and the time is 12 seconds, the velocity (v) can be calculated using the formula v = d/t.

Let's calculate it:

Distance (d) = 2.5 m

Time (t) = 12 s

Velocity (v) = d/t = 2.5 m / 12 s = 0.2083 m/s

Therefore, the correct answer is B) 0.2083 m/s.