Question

The function​ s(t) represents the position of an object at time t moving along a line. Suppose s(2)=69 and s(6)=141.Find the average velocity of the object over the interval of time [2,6 ].

Answer 1

The average velocity of the object over the interval of time [2,6] is of 18 units of distance per unit of time.

Explanation:

The average velocity can be calculated as the division of the position change by the time change.

Find the average velocity of the object over the interval of time [2,6 ].

6 - 2 = 4 units of time (t, min,...)

s(6) = 141, s(2) = 69

141 - 69 = 72 units of distance(m, km...)

72/4 = 18 u.d./u.t.

The average velocity of the object over the interval of time [2,6] is of 18 units of distance per unit of time.