Question

During a basketball game, a player moves forward 6 meters, backwards 3 meters, and then forward 7 meters over the span of 12 seconds. What is the player's average velocity?

A. 0.83 m/s backward
B. 1.33 m/s backward
C. 0.83 m/s forward
D. 1.33 m/s forward

Answer 1

0.83m/s forward

Step-by-step explanation:

Velocity is the displacement divided by time.

Velocity =
`(displacment)/(time)`

Displacement is the distance moved in a specific direction;

→ 6meters forward

← 3meters backwards

→ 7 meters forward

Net displacement =7m + 3m = 10m forward

So;

Velocity =
`(10)/(12)` = 0.83m/s forward