How Do You Calculate Average Velocity for Different Directions?

In summary, average velocity is the total displacement of an object divided by the total time it took to travel that distance. It is a measure of how far an object has moved per unit of time. To calculate average velocity, you need to subtract the initial position from the final position and divide by the total time. Average velocity is different from instantaneous velocity, which is the velocity at a specific moment in time. Finding average velocity is important in understanding the motion and speed of objects and has various real-world applications. The units for average velocity are distance over time, such as meters per second or kilometers per hour. It is important to pay attention to the units and ensure consistency when calculating average velocity.
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wezzyjoker
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girl walks 5.0 km [w] then 2.0 km [e] in 1.2h.
determine averagee velocity. Please show work
 
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and can we also find displacement
 
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Do you know the formula of how to find average velocity?

Do you know the definition of displacement?
 
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PhizKid said:
Do you know the formula of how to find average velocity?

Do you know the definition of displacement?

yes, V.av = displacement/time

displacement is the shortest length between 2 points.
 
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The average velocity of the girl can be calculated by dividing the total distance traveled (7.0 km) by the total time taken (1.2 hours).

Average velocity = Total distance / Total time
= 7.0 km / 1.2 h
= 5.83 km/h

Therefore, the average velocity of the girl is 5.83 km/h. This means that on average, the girl is moving at a speed of 5.83 kilometers per hour.
 
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Find Average Velocity

What is average velocity?

Average velocity is the total displacement of an object divided by the total time it took to travel that distance. It is a measure of how far an object has moved per unit of time.

How do I calculate average velocity?

The formula for average velocity is: average velocity = total displacement / total time. To calculate the total displacement, subtract the initial position from the final position. To calculate the total time, subtract the initial time from the final time.

What is the difference between average velocity and instantaneous velocity?

Average velocity is the average rate of change of an object's position over a specific time period. Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time. Average velocity takes into account the overall motion of an object, while instantaneous velocity focuses on the velocity at a specific point in time.

Why is it important to find average velocity?

Finding average velocity is important in understanding the motion and speed of objects. It can also be used in various real-world applications, such as calculating the average speed of a car or determining the average velocity of a chemical reaction.

What are the units for average velocity?

The units for average velocity are distance over time, such as meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h). It is important to pay attention to the units and make sure they are consistent when calculating average velocity.

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