AP PHYSICS: Average Speed

Q: A canoer crosses three-fifths the distance across a lake at speed ( v ). Unfortunately, the canoer begins to tire, and she finishes crossing the lake at one-half her initial speed. What was her average speed while crossing the lake? A: The average speed is determined by dividing the total distance traveled by theContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Average Speed”

AP PHYSICS: Average Speed

Q: A distance runner has just finished her race. During the first 3 kilometers, she ran with a constant speed of 5 meters per second. During the latter 7 kilometers, she ran with a constant speed of 14.4 kilometers per hour. What is her average speed for the race? A: First, take note that theContinue reading “AP PHYSICS: Average Speed”