Question

Your friend just challenged you to a race through an obstacle course. You know in order to beat him, you must run 30 meters within 60 seconds in a southern direction. What does your average velocity need to be to win the race?
.5 meters per second, south
15 meters per second, south
2 meters per second, south
90 meters per second, south

Answer 1

Answer:

Velocity = 0.5 m/s South (A)

Explanation:

You need to determine the average rate of velocity.  

The equation you will use is velocity = displacement/time

The displacement is 30m South.

The time is 60 seconds.

Plug into the equation  Velocity = 30m South/60 s

Velocity = 0.5 m/s South

Answer 2

Answer: A)

Explanation: