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soulja101
Jan21-07, 03:24 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
A person runs 1.00*10É2m(N), 1.50*10É2m(S) and finaly 5.0*10É1(E). If the average speed is 40m/s, what is the average velocity.

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
1.00*10É2(N)
1.50*10É2m(S)
5.0*10É1(E)

you start out by adding the north and south vectors which gives you 50m(S) i dont know wat to do after that

Integral
Jan21-07, 03:37 PM
Add the last displacement vector. Then find the magnitude, this is the total displacement.

Using the average speed you can find the time spend on each leg. Now use the total time and the final displacement to get an average velocity.

soulja101
Jan21-07, 03:48 PM
How do i find the magnitude?