After today’s test, you are going to meet some friends at Disney World. The total distance to Disney World is 68 miles. If you make it there in 72 minutes, what is your average velocity in miles per hour?
V = 68mi/72min * 60min/h =
56.7 miles/hr
To find the average velocity in miles per hour, you need to convert the given time from minutes to hours. Here's how you can do it:
1. Start by converting the time from minutes to hours. Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, divide the given time (72 minutes) by 60 to get the equivalent hours:
72 minutes ÷ 60 minutes/hour = 1.2 hours
Now that you have the time in hours, you can calculate the average velocity in miles per hour. Average velocity is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. Here's how you can calculate it:
2. Divide the total distance to Disney World (68 miles) by the time taken (1.2 hours):
Average Velocity = Total Distance ÷ Total Time
Average Velocity = 68 miles ÷ 1.2 hours
Using a calculator, the result is approximately:
Average Velocity ≈ 56.67 miles/hour
Therefore, your average velocity in miles per hour is approximately 56.67 miles/hour.