A car covers AB distance with first one-third at velocity v1 ms–1, second one-third at v2 ms–1 and last one-third at v3 ms–1. If v3 = 3v1, v2 = 2v1 and v1 = 11 ms–1 ,then the average velocity of the car is ____ ms–1.
Correct Answer: 18
Solution and Explanation
\(v_{\text{mean}} = \frac{3v_1v_2v_3}{v_1v_2 + v_2v_3 + v_3v_1}\)
\(\frac{3 \times 11 \times 22 \times 33}{11 \times 22 + 22 \times 33 + 33 \times 11}\)
\(= 18 \) m/sec
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Concepts Used:
Speed and Velocity
The rate at which an object covers a certain distance is commonly known as speed.
The rate at which an object changes position in a certain direction is called velocity.
Difference Between Speed and Velocity:
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