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Course: PACE Science (SOE Punjab) > Unit 1

Lesson 3: Speed and Velocity
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Problem

As shown in the figure below, a seal and penguin are playing a fun game of catch. The penguin swims leftward 9m then dodges rightwards another 12m. The penguin swims a total time of 8s.
What is the penguin's average velocity during the chase?
  • Your answer should be
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
ms
What is the penguin's average speed during the chase?
  • Your answer should be
  • an exact decimal, like 0.75
ms
Answer using a coordinate system where rightward is positive.
Round answer to two decimal places.