Question

Jibari walks 40. 0 meters east in 120. 0 seconds. He then walks 30. 0 meters west in 60. 0 seconds. What is his average velocity for the trip??

Answer 1

0.389 meters per second

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Get your knowns

a. 40 meters per 120 seconds

b. 30 meters per 60 seconds

2. Add

Total distance = 40 meters + 30 meters = 70 meters

Total time = 120 seconds + 60 seconds = 180 seconds

3. Divide

Average velocity = 70 meters / 180 seconds

= 7 meters / 18 seconds

= 0.388... meters per second