Average Speed and Velocity
A horse canters away from its trainer in a straight line, moving 125 m away in 15.9 s. It then turns abruptly and gallops halfway back in 7.50 s.
Calculate its average speed for the entire trip, using "away from the trainer" as the positive direction.
8.01 m/s
Calculate its average velocity for the entire trip, using "away from the trainer" as the positive direction.
2.67 m/s
Calculate its average speed for the entire trip, using "away from the trainer" as the positive direction.
8.01 m/s
Calculate its average velocity for the entire trip, using "away from the trainer" as the positive direction.
2.67 m/s