Understanding Velocity

Velocity is a measure of both speed and direction. To find velocity, we need:

* Speed: How fast the object is moving (distance traveled per unit of time).

* Direction: The way the object is moving.

Calculation

1. Speed:

* Distance = 20 meters

* Time = 5 seconds

* Speed = Distance / Time = 20 meters / 5 seconds = 4 meters per second (m/s)

2. Direction:

* You haven't provided the direction of travel (e.g., north, south, east, west). We'll assume the student is traveling in a straight line for simplicity.

Answer:

The student's velocity is 4 meters per second (m/s) in the assumed direction of travel.