Question

A seagull flew 145 meters to the east at a constant velocity. It flew that distance in

10.0 seconds. What was its velocity?
What’s the answer ?

Answer 1

v=d/t=v=145/10.0=14.5m per second

Answer 2

Given parameters:

Displacement of the seagull = 145m to the east

Time taken to cover the distance = 10s

Unknown:

Velocity = ?

Solution:

Velocity is one of the physical quantities. It is the speed in a specific direction. Hence, velocity is a vector quantity having both magnitude and direction.

So, mathematically;

Velocity =
`(Displacement )/(Time taken)`

Velocity =
`(145)/(10)` = 14.5m/s due east

The velocity of the seagull is 14.5m/s due east