05. Afternoon Drive

L1 04 B V2

To calculate average speed ( v_{\text{avg}} ), you can use the following equation:

v_{\text{avg}} = \frac{\Delta x}{\Delta t}

where \Delta x means "change in position" and \Delta t means "change in time".

Trip Data

Time Position
(in miles)
2:00 30
3:00 80

Based on the data shown above, what was the average speed between 2:00 and 3:00 (in miles per hour)?

SOLUTION: 50