PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
During a morning walk, a student follows three straight paths one after the other: 100m east in 2min, 60m south in 1.5min, and 100m west in 2.5min.
(a) Find the total distance covered.
(b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the net displacement from the starting point.
(c) Calculate the average speed and the magnitude of the average velocity for the whole walk.