question 15 (4 points)\n(01 10 mc)\njibril walks 40.0 meters east in 120.0 seconds. he then walks 30.0…

question 15 (4 points)\n(01 10 mc)\njibril walks 40.0 meters east in 120.0 seconds. he then walks 30.0 meters west in 60.0 seconds. what is his average velocity for the trip?\n a 0.0556 m/s east\n b 0.389 m/s east\n c 0.0833 m/s west\n d 0.167 m/s west
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Calculate net displacement
Net displacement = 40.0 m (east) - 30.0 m (west) = 10.0 m (east)
Step2: Calculate total time
Total time = 120.0 s+60.0 s = 180.0 s
Step3: Calculate average velocity
Average velocity = $\frac{\text{Net displacement}}{\text{Total time}}=\frac{10.0\ m}{180.0\ s}\approx0.0556\ m/s$ (east)
Answer:
A. 0.0556 m/s east