Friends tell you that on a recent trip their average velocity was +20 m/s. Is it possible that at any time during their trip the

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Friends tell you that on a recent trip their average velocity was +20 m/s. Is it possible that at any time during their trip the

ir velocity was -20 m/s? Explain, and give an example to justify your answer. PLEASE HELP

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xz_007 [3.2K] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-07T01:21:04+03:00

Answer: Yes. Please find the answer in the explanation.

Explanation:

Yes. Since velocity is a vector quantity, that is, it has both magnitude and direction.

If the displacements covered are not of the same direction, the velocity will not also of the same direction.

Take for instance, if the velocity in a positive is 40 m/s and velocity in the opposite direction is - 20 m/s . Then, the resultant velocity will be 40 - 20 = 20 m/s

Therefore, it is possible that at any time during their trip their velocity was -20 m/s.