A car moves in two straight-line segments on a level road
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials
Problem
A car moves in two straight-line segments on a level road. First it travels 3.0 km due east in 5.0 min, and then it turns and travels 4.0 km due north in 10 min. Answer the following questions for the complete trip.
(i) Calculate the total distance covered.
(ii) Determine the magnitude and direction of the displacement from the starting point.
(iii) Find the average speed of the car for the whole journey.
(iv) Compute the magnitude of the average velocity for the journey and express its direction.