6 Easy Average Velocity Examples In Physics & In Real Life

Average Velocity Examples In Physics & In Real Life

Real-Life Examples Of Average Velocity In Physics

Here are the top 6 Average Speed Examples In real life. All of them are calculated by using the average speed formula.

1. Walking

2. Running

3. Cycling

4. Swimming

5. Driving

6. Flying

Average velocity examples in physics can help us understand the world around us and how things move. In this blog post, we will explore seven average velocity examples in real life so that you can better understand this concept.

From a person walking on the road to a flying plane, these examples will show you just how useful average velocity can be.

But before you read any further, it might be a good idea to briefly understand average velocity. It will help you to understand the examples better. If you are already familiar with the concept, you can skip it by clicking on the link below.

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Average velocity In Brief with Example

Average velocity is the displacement of an object divided by the time taken to travel that distance. In simple terms, it tells you how far an object has traveled on average per unit of time.

The formula for calculating average velocity is:

Average velocity = displacement / time

• where displacement is the change in position or the distance traveled in a particular direction, and time is the duration it takes to cover that distance.

Mathematically, average velocity can be represented as:

v = (Δx / Δt)……. (1)

• where v is the average velocity, Δx is the displacement of the object, and Δt is the time interval over which the displacement occurs.

Also,

Δx = (x2 – x1)

Δt = (t2 – t1)

 

We can write the above formula (1) as:-

v = (x2 – x1) / (t2 – t1)

• where v is the average velocity, x2 and x1 are the final and initial positions, respectively, and t2 and t1 are the final and initial times, respectively.

For Example,

Let’s say you’re taking a road trip from one city to another. If you drive a distance of 200 kilometers from City A to City B and it takes you 4 hours to get there, your average velocity would be:

Average velocity = (displacement / time) = (200 km / 4 h) = 50 km/h

Recommended Read: Average Speed Vs Average Velocity (Similarities & Differences)

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6 Real-Life Examples Of Average Velocity In Physics Explained

I am sure that the concept of average velocity is clear to you now. If not, you can check the reference provided at the end. Now, Let us move on to 6 average speed examples in physics.

Examples

1. First- Walking:

 

1. A person walks a distance of 1 kilometer in 20 minutes. The average velocity of the person is (1000 m / 1200 s) = 0.83 meters per second.

2. A hiker walks uphill for 3 kilometers with an elevation gain of 300 meters in 1 hour. The average velocity of the hiker is (3000 m / 3600 s) = 0.83 meters per second.

Note: The average velocity is calculated by using the formula: Average velocity = displacement / time. I am not going to use this formula below with every example below.

2. Second- Running:

 

1. A sprinter runs a distance of 100 meters in 10 seconds.
   The average velocity of the sprinter is (100 m / 10 s) = 10 meters per second.

2. A long-distance runner completes a marathon of 42.2 kilometers in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
   The average velocity of the runner is (42200 m / 12600 s) = 3.34 meters per second.

3. Third- Cycling:

 

1. A cyclist rides a distance of 30 kilometers in 1 hour.
   The average velocity of the cyclist is (30 km / 3600 s) = 8.33 meters per second.

2. A group of cyclists rides for 50 kilometers with an elevation gain of 500 meters in 2 hours.
   The average velocity of the group is (50000 m / 7200 s) = 6.94 meters per second.

4. Fourth – Swimming:

 

1. A swimmer completes a 100-meter freestyle in 1 minute.
   The average velocity of the swimmer is (100 m / 60 s) = 1.67 meters per second.

2. A triathlete completes a 1500-meter swim in open water in 25 minutes.
   The average velocity of the triathlete is (1500 m / 1500 s) = 1 meter per second.

5. Fifth- Driving:

 

1. A car travels a distance of 100 kilometers on a highway in 1 hour.
   The average velocity of the car is (100 km / 3600 s) = 27.8 meters per second.

2. A truck drives for 8 hours at an average speed of 80 kilometers per hour. The distance traveled by truck is (80 km/h x 8 h) = 640 kilometers.
   The average velocity of the truck is (640 km / 28800 s) = 22.2 meters per second.

6. Sixth- Flying:

 

1. A commercial airplane travels a distance of 1000 kilometers in 2 hours.
   The average velocity of the airplane is (1000 km / 7200 s) = 38.9 meters per second.

2. A small aircraft flies for 3 hours at an average speed of 200 kilometers per hour. The distance traveled by aircraft is (200 km/h x 3 h) = 600 kilometers.
   The average velocity of the aircraft is (600 km / 10800 s) = 55.6 meters per second.

References

• Khan Academy:
  https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-physics/one-dimensional-motion-2/average-velocity-and-average-speed/v/average-velocity-and-speed-worked-example

This link provides a video tutorial on how to calculate average velocity and speed, with a worked example. It is a helpful resource for students studying high school physics.

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