Question

Calculate the average speed the object is moving over each of the following intervals. Round to the nearest tenth when needed. Include proper units in your answer.

A) During the first 5 seconds
B) Between 10 seconds and 20 seconds
C) From 25 seconds to 30 seconds
D) Over the entire 40-second period

Answer 1

To calculate average speed, divide total distance traveled by the duration of the interval.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the average speed of an object over a given time interval, divide the total distance traveled by the object by the duration of the interval.

A) During the first 5 seconds: Use the formula average speed = total distance / time. Round to the nearest tenth when needed and include proper units in your answer.

B) Between 10 seconds and 20 seconds: Calculate the total distance traveled by the object during this interval and divide it by the duration of the interval.

C) From 25 seconds to 30 seconds: Find the total distance traveled by the object during this interval and divide it by the duration.

D) Over the entire 40-second period: Calculate the total distance traveled by the object during the 40 seconds and divide it by the duration.