The problem involves calculating the average velocity of a horse that moves away from its trainer and then returns partway back. The horse travels 130 meters in 18.0 seconds and then gallops halfway back in 5.2 seconds. The context is centered around understanding average velocity as a vector quantity, considering direction and distance.
Some participants have provided guidance by suggesting that the original poster think through the problem using a simpler analogy involving driving. There is an acknowledgment of the need to clarify the distinction between speed and velocity, as well as the importance of direction in the calculations. The discussion reflects a mix of interpretations and attempts to understand the problem better.
The original poster has indicated limited experience with physics, having only taken the subject for a few days, which may contribute to their difficulty in grasping the concepts being discussed.
lostfan176 said:well i tried 120 - (and +) 65 over 18 - (and +) 5.2
i kept getting the wrong answers ( i check if its wrong or right cause I am using webassign.net)
lostfan176 said:i don't understand what you are saying sorry i only took phys for 3 days now
lostfan176 said:thx for helping but i don't think its goin at a constant speed