Question 499068
A jogger runs in a straight line with an average velocity of 7.9 m/s for 6.2 min, and then with an average velocity of 1.6 m/s for 4.1 min.
What is his average velocity during this time?
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Convert to seconds
6.2*60 = 372 sec
4.1*60 = 246 sec
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total = 618 sec
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let a = average velocity
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Write a distance equation; dist = speed * time
(7.9*372) + (1.6*246) = 618a
2938.8 + 393.6 = 618a
3332.4 = 618a
a = {{{3332.4/618}}}
a = 5.39 m/s is the average velocity