A speedboat travels from the dock to the first buoy, a distance of 20 meters, in 18 seconds. It began the trip at a speed of 0 m/s. By the time it reached the buoy, it was going 10 m/s. What was the average velocity of the boat?

(A). -1.11 m/s
(B). 3.33 m/s
(C). -3.33 m/s2
(D). +1.11 m/s

Question

A speedboat travels from the dock to the first buoy, a distance of 20 meters, in 18 seconds. It began the trip at a speed of 0 m/s. By the time it reached the buoy, it was going 10 m/s. What was the average velocity of the boat?

(A). -1.11 m/s
(B). 3.33 m/s
(C). -3.33 m/s2
(D). +1.11 m/s

irishboy123 · Answer

the boat travels 20m in 18 sec.  it has an average velocity of 20/18 m/s = 1.111m/s.