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If an object travels 100 meters north in 5 seconds, what is its velocity?

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Forces and motion

Question

A. 20 m/s north
B. 20 m/s
C. 100 m/s north
D. 100 m/s

Answer

20 m/s north

Explanation

Velocity is calculated as distance divided by time, and since the object travels 100 meters in 5 seconds, its velocity is 20 m/s in the north direction.

Common mistake

Confusing Speed and Velocity

Students often define velocity simply as speed, without mentioning the direction.

Emphasize that velocity includes both the speed of an object and the direction in which it is moving.

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