Question

Velocity is similar to speed in that it describes how fast an object is moving. However, velocity also specifies the direction the object is moving and is often expressed in meters per second. Suppose it takes a bicyclist traveling east on a bike path about 3.5 seconds to travel approximately 100.0 meters. What is the velocity of the bicycle? Express your answer using the appropriate level of accuracy and use complete sentences to explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

28.5714m/s East.

Explanation:

Answer 2

28.5714m/s East.

Explanation:

-Velocity is defined as directional speed and is calculated as the quotient of displacement over time.

-Given the displacement as 100.0m and the time for that displacement as 3.5seconds and the direction as east, the velocity is calculated as;

`v=(d)/(t)\\\\v=(100.0m)/(3.5s)\\\\v=28.5714\ m/s \ East`

Hence, the cyclist's velocity is 28.5714m/s East.