Question

what was the hikers average velocity during part c of the hike?
6 km/h west
4.0 km/h south
0.10 km/h north
10 km/h southwest

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the time taken for part C

The start time is 9:45 a.m. and the ending time is 10:45 a.m.
The time \(t = 10:45 - 9:45=1\space h\)

Step2: Determine the velocity formula

Velocity \(v=\frac{\text{Displacement}}{\text{Time}}\). The displacement for part C is \(6\space km\) west.
Using \(v = \frac{d}{t}\), where \(d = 6\space km\) (west) and \(t = 1\space h\)
\(v=\frac{6\space km}{1\space h}=6\space km/h\) west

Answer:

6 km/h west