Understanding Velocity
Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
* Speed: How fast an object is moving.
* Direction: The way the object is moving.
Calculation
1. Identify the information given:
* Distance traveled (d) = 300 km
* Time taken (t) = 2.0 hours
* Direction = Eastward
2. Use the formula for average velocity:
* Average velocity (v) = distance (d) / time (t)
3. Plug in the values and solve:
* v = 300 km / 2.0 hours
* v = 150 km/h eastward
Answer: The average velocity of the plane is 150 km/h eastward.
