(Negative Average Velocity) Homework

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of directional signs in a physics problem related to negative average velocity. The participant clarifies that the problem statement indicates a positive direction as north, specifically stating "[+]28.5Km north of Jollitown." Consequently, a negative velocity would imply movement in the opposite direction, which is south. The clarity of the problem statement is questioned, suggesting it may be poorly worded.

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Thank you for helping! I got it :)
 
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The sign would normally imply a direction but it's not clear to me which direction the problem statement considers to be +ve. It could be east or west for example.

Is that the problem statement as written? If it is then I think it's badly worded but I would take +ve to be north because it says "[+]28.5Km north of jollitown".

That would mean a negative velocity would be heading south.
 

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