Average Velocity of an Arrow Shot Upward on the Moon | Find Average Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the average velocity of an arrow shot upward on the Moon, emphasizing the distinction between average velocity and average speed. Average velocity is defined as total displacement divided by time elapsed, while average speed is total distance traveled divided by time. Participants are tasked with finding average velocity over specific time intervals without rounding answers. The importance of using the correct definitions in physics calculations is highlighted. Accurate calculations will yield insights into the arrow's motion in a low-gravity environment.
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If an arrow is shot upward on the moon with a velocity of , its height in meters after seconds is given by .

(a) Find the average velocity over the given time intervals.

Do not round off your answers.
t=[1,2],[1,1.5],[1,1.1],[1,1.01],[1,1.001]
 
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average velocity = total distance travelled/time elapsed
 
StatusX said:
average velocity = total distance travelled/time elapsed
In the above, the right-hand side is actually the "average speed".

average velocity = total displacement travelled/time elapsed
 
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