Question

A kitten runs 24 x 10⁻² m away from its master in a straight line in 12.6 s, and then run halfway back in one-third the time. Calculate its average velocity. ​

Answer 1

1.43 × 10^-2 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following :

Distance covered away from it's master = D1 = 24×10^-2 m

Time taken to cover the distance = t1 = 12.6s

Then runs halfway back D2 =

D1/ 2 = (24× 10^-2m) / 2 = 12 ×10^-2m

Time taken =T2 = T1/3 = 12.6/3 = 4.2s

Since the kitten ran in a straight line, the it is linear :

Average speed

Linear Average Velocity:

Change in distance / change in time

(D1 - D2) / (T2 - T1)

(24 - 12)×10^-2 / (12.6 - 4.2)

(12 × 10^-2)m / 8.4s

1.4285 × 10^-2

= 1.43 × 10^-2m/s