Answer: First shot
Explanation:
A) Distance of puck from goal during the first shot = 5m away
Speed of puck during first shot = 10m/s
Time taken to score = ?
Since speed is the distance covered per unit time
i.e speed = Distance / time taken
Time taken = Distance / Speed
Time taken = 5m / 10m/s
= 0.5 seconds
B) Distance of puck from goal during the second shot = 10m away
Speed of puck during second shot = 40m/s
Time taken to score = ?
Recall that time taken = (Distance / Speed)
Time taken = 10m / 40m/s
= 0.25 seconds
It will take 0.5 seconds for the first shot to score whereas it will takes 0.25 seconds for the second shot to score.
Thus, the goalie have a better chance of blocking the first shot since it is slower than the second.
