Calculating Average Speed: Step-by-Step Guide for East and North Travel

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In summary, average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. To calculate average speed, you need to measure the total distance traveled and the total time taken. Then, divide the total distance by the total time to get the average speed. The units of average speed are distance divided by time, such as miles per hour or kilometers per hour. Average speed is calculated separately for each direction of travel. You can calculate the average speed for east travel and north travel separately. No, average speed is the average of all the speeds during a given period of time, while instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific moment in time.

Sep 16, 2011

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A car travels east at 86 km/h for 6 h. It then travels 50.0° east of north at 112 km/h for 6 h.
(a) What is the average speed for the trip?

How do I solve for the average speed?

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Sep 16, 2011

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What's the definition of average speed?

You'll need to know that before you can calculate it.

FAQ: Calculating Average Speed: Step-by-Step Guide for East and North Travel

1. What is average speed?

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

2. How do I calculate average speed?

To calculate average speed, you need to measure the total distance traveled and the total time taken. Then, divide the total distance by the total time to get the average speed.

3. What are the units of average speed?

The units of average speed are distance divided by time, such as miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

4. Can I calculate average speed for both east and north travel at the same time?

No, average speed is calculated separately for each direction of travel. You can calculate the average speed for east travel and north travel separately.

5. Is average speed the same as instantaneous speed?

No, average speed is the average of all the speeds during a given period of time, while instantaneous speed is the speed at a specific moment in time.