MOCO Homework: Determine Avg Velocity

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The discussion focuses on calculating the average velocity of an automatic guided vehicle that decelerates from a speed of 12 ft/sec to a stop over a distance of 18 ft. The average velocity is determined using the formula for average speed, which is the sum of the initial and final speeds divided by two. The final conclusion states that the average velocity during the deceleration phase is 4 ft/sec.

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Homework Statement



An automatic guided vehicle is traveling at a speed of 12 ft/sec when it is ordered to stop. It uniformly decelerates to a stop in 18ft
Determine the average velocity

Homework Equations


(Initial speed-final speed)/ total time taken = decelerations

The Attempt at a Solution


avg velocity of 12 ft/sec/sec is 6
18/6 = 3
3x4 = 12
so the avg velocity is 4 ft/sec/sec
 
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Hi ajayespinoza! Welcome to PF! :smile:
ajayespinoza said:
An automatic guided vehicle is traveling at a speed of 12 ft/sec when it is ordered to stop. It uniformly decelerates to a stop in 18ft
Determine the average velocity

Homework Equations


(Initial speed-final speed)/ total time taken = decelerations


The Attempt at a Solution


avg velocity of 12 ft/sec/sec is 6
18/6 = 3
3x4 = 12
so the avg velocity is 4 ft/sec/sec

(Is this the first part of a longer question? :confused:)

Hint: average speed = (Initial speed+final speed) divided by … ? :smile:
 

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