A student begins at rest and then walks north at a speed of v₁ = 0.85 m/s. The student then turns south and walks at a speed of v2 = 0.33 m/s. Take north to be the positive direction. Refer to the figure. V₁ and v₂ ? Vavg = S m/s N What is the student's overall average velocity Vavg, in meters per second, for the full trip assuming the student spent equal times at speeds

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**Problem Statement:**

A student begins at rest and then walks north at a speed of \( v_1 = 0.85 \, \text{m/s} \). The student then turns south and walks at a speed of \( v_2 = 0.33 \, \text{m/s} \). Take north to be the positive direction. Refer to the figure.

**Question:**

What is the student's overall average velocity \( v_{\text{avg}} \), in meters per second, for the full trip assuming the student spent equal times at speeds \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \)?

**Equation:**

\[ v_{\text{avg}} = \, \text{[ ]} \, \text{m/s} \]

**Visual Representation:**

The diagram shows a student walking on a green field. The direction "S" (South) is indicated to the left of the student, and "N" (North) is to the right. The student is carrying a backpack and walking towards the north.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** A student begins at rest and then walks north at a speed of \( v_1 = 0.85 \, \text{m/s} \). The student then turns south and walks at a speed of \( v_2 = 0.33 \, \text{m/s} \). Take north to be the positive direction. Refer to the figure. **Question:** What is the student's overall average velocity \( v_{\text{avg}} \), in meters per second, for the full trip assuming the student spent equal times at speeds \( v_1 \) and \( v_2 \)? **Equation:** \[ v_{\text{avg}} = \, \text{[ ]} \, \text{m/s} \] **Visual Representation:** The diagram shows a student walking on a green field. The direction "S" (South) is indicated to the left of the student, and "N" (North) is to the right. The student is carrying a backpack and walking towards the north.
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