Question

During a soccer game, the goalie kicks the ball out toward the other end of the field. It travels 60 yards in 8 seconds before landing on the ground. What is the velocity of the ball?

Answer 1

the velocity of the ball is 7.5 yards/second

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

velocity = 7.5 yards / second

Step-by-step explanation:

velocity = distance / time

where distance = 60 yards

time = 8 seconds

plug in values into the formula:

velocity = 60 yards

8 seconds

velocity = 7.5 yards / second