Question

A hiker walks 7.7 miles to the east in 3.6 hours, then turns around and walks 2.1 miles to the west in 2.4 hours. What was the magnitude of her average velocity during the trip?

Answer 1

2.18 miles per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

A hiker walks 7.7 miles to the east in 3.6 hours.

A hiker walks 2.1 miles to the west in 2.4 hours

To find: magnitude of average velocity during the trip

Solution:

Total distance = 7.7 + 2.1 = 9.8 miles

Total Time = 2.1 + 2.4 = 4.5 hours

Average velocity = Total distance ÷ Total Time =
`(9.8)/(4.5)=2.18` miles per hour