Solve Velocity Problem: Find Car's Velocity in ft/sec

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The discussion focuses on calculating the velocity of a stunt driver who travels a total distance of 1172 feet at a constant speed of 40 mph, with a displacement of 600 feet. The calculated velocity is 30 feet per second. To derive this, one must understand that velocity is defined as displacement divided by time. The time can be determined using the given distance and speed.

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For some reason i don't know why i can't get this problem:

A stunt driver travels a total distance of 1172 ft moving at a constant speed of 40 mph while weaving through an obstacl ecourse. If the total displacement of the car is 600 ft from the start of the course to the finish, determine the car's velocity

ANSWER: velocity = 30 feet/sec

but how did they get that?:confused:
 
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Velocity is displacement over time. You have the displacement, so find the time. And next time, you should probably post a question like this in intro physics.
 

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