The average velocity of the bird during this trip is approximately 18.17 meters per second in the westward direction.
To solve this problem
Firstly, let determine the direction of the velocity:
Since point B is located west of point A, the bird's velocity has a westward direction. We need to consider this direction when interpreting the calculated value.
Now, let calculate the displacement:
Displacement refers to the change in position from the starting point (A) to the ending point (B). Since the bird flies in a straight line, the displacement is simply the distance mentioned, which is:
Displacement = 545 meters (west)
Finally, let calculate the average velocity:
Average velocity is defined as the displacement divided by the time taken. Remember to include the direction:
Average velocity = Displacement / Time = 545 meters (west) / 30.0 seconds ≈ -18.17 meters per second (west)
So, the average velocity of the bird during this trip is approximately 18.17 meters per second in the westward direction.