Finding the average velocity for this problem

In summary, average velocity is the measure of an object's displacement over a specific period of time. It is different from instantaneous velocity, which is the velocity at a specific moment in time. Average velocity can be negative, indicating movement in the opposite direction. The units for average velocity are distance over time, such as meters per second or kilometers per hour. To calculate average velocity for a curved path, you would use the formula: average velocity = total displacement / total time, where the total displacement is the straight-line distance from the starting point to the ending point of the curved path.
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Larry leaves home at 9:01 and runs at constant speed 400.0 yards due west to a lamppost. He reaches the lamppost at 9:06, immediately turns and runs due east 1000.0 yards to a tree. Larry arrives at the tree at 9:11. What is Larry's average velocity (in yd/min) for the entire run?


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1. What is average velocity?

Average velocity is the measure of an object's overall displacement over a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the displacement by the total time taken.

2. How is average velocity different from instantaneous velocity?

Average velocity is the overall displacement over a period of time, while instantaneous velocity is the velocity at a specific moment in time.

3. Can average velocity be negative?

Yes, average velocity can be negative. A negative average velocity indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction of the positive direction.

4. What are the units for average velocity?

The units for average velocity are distance over time, such as meters per second or kilometers per hour.

5. How do you calculate average velocity for a curved path?

To calculate average velocity for a curved path, you would use the formula: average velocity = total displacement / total time. The total displacement would be the straight-line distance from the starting point to the ending point of the curved path.

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