Dr. Sachiko McBride's squirrel, named Half-tail, runs north at 12 km/h for 2.5 min, then south...

 

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Dr. Sachiko McBride's squirrel, named Half-tail, runs north at 12 km/h for 2.5 min, then south at 14 km/h for 5.5 min, and then north at 11 km/h for 3.1 min. Set going to the north as the positive direction. (A) What is the average velocity in m/s? (B) What is the average speed in m/s? Dr. Sachiko McBride's squirrel, named Half-tail, runs north at 12 km/h for 2.5 min, then south at 14 km/h for 5.5 min, and then north at 11 km/h for 3.1 min. Set going to the north as the positive direction. (A) What is the average velocity in m/s? (B) What is the average speed in m/s?

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To solve the question we need to calculate the distances traveled during each segment of the journey and then use those distances along with the total ... View the full answer