You have already traveled 30 miles east and then 30 miles north. To get back to the start, you travel 30 miles west in 1 hour and then 30 miles south in a half hour. What are your average speed and average velocity for the whole rally? Explain your answer.
Question 1
You are participating in a road rally with your local classic car club. Speed is how fast an object moves, and velocity is the rate at which an object changes position.
Part A
You drive 30 miles due east in a half hour. Then, you turn left and drive 30 miles north in 1 hour. What are your average speed and velocity, and what are the rectangular and polar coordinates of your position?
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Part B
You have already traveled 30 miles east and then 30 miles north. To get back to the start, you travel 30 miles west in 1 hour and then 30 miles south in a half hour. What are your average speed and average velocity for the whole rally? Explain your answer.
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