Final answer:
To determine the distance traveled and the time taken, we use the formula for average speed: total distance divided by total time. For example, a train traveling 1633.8 km in 13 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds can have its average speed calculated by converting the time into hours. Similarly, a student's average speed can be calculated if the distance traveled and the time taken are known.
Step-by-step explanation:
Calculating the distance traveled and the time taken requires an understanding of average speed and basic arithmetic operations. The average speed of an object is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken to travel that distance.
For example, if a diesel train called the Zephyr traveled a total distance of 1633.8 km and took 13 hours, 4 minutes, and 58 seconds, to find the average speed you would convert the time to hours and then divide the distance by the time.
Turning to a different scenario, a student commuting to university covered a distance of 12.0 km in 18.0 min. To find the average speed, we convert minutes to hours and then divide the distance by the time.
Regarding the distance and time for the train, if the train travels 40 miles one way and 40 miles back, the total distance is 80 miles.
The question did not provide the total time taken, so we cannot provide the answer without this additional information. Similarly, the average speed and velocity for the trip of a student driving to and from the university can be calculated if the time for the round trip is known.