A cyclist moves in three straight-line segments: 1

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

A cyclist moves in three straight-line segments: 1.

200\,\text{m}

north at

5\,\text{m/s}

300\,\text{m}

east at

10\,\text{m/s}

100\,\text{m}

south at

4\,\text{m/s}

Find the magnitude of the cyclist’s average velocity for the entire trip. (a)

4.5\,\text{m/s}

(b)

6.3\,\text{m/s}

(c)

3.3\,\text{m/s}

(d)

3.8\,\text{m/s}