What is the average velocity of an object moving with a constant acceleration?

Then, use this value for "t" in the average velocity formula v= d/t to find the average velocity. In summary, to find the average velocity of an object moving with a constant acceleration, use the formula v= d/t where "d" is the distance traveled and "t" is the time interval. To find "t", use the equation d= d0 + v0t+0.5gt^2 and solve for "t" by plugging in the given values for initial position and acceleration. Then, use this value for "t" in the average velocity formula to find
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Homework Statement


An object starts from rest at the origin and moves along the x-axis with a constant
acceleration of 4m/s^2. Its average velocity as it goes from x=2m to x=8m is?

Homework Equations


I think V=bt^2. But not quite sure.


The Attempt at a Solution



No idea, how to solve.
 
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josh84 said:

Homework Statement


An object starts from rest at the origin and moves along the x-axis with a constant
acceleration of 4m/s^2. Its average velocity as it goes from x=2m to x=8m is?

Homework Equations


I think V=bt^2. But not quite sure.


The Attempt at a Solution



No idea, how to solve.

find the general formula for average velocity.
and, find "t", using the given data, and one of those uniform acceleration equations
 
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How do you find "t" using average velocity?
 
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use
d= d0 + v0t+0.5gt^2 equation
 

Related to What is the average velocity of an object moving with a constant acceleration?

What is average velocity?

Average velocity is the measure of an object's displacement over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the total displacement by the total time taken.

How is average velocity different from average speed?

While average velocity takes into account the direction of an object's motion, average speed only considers the magnitude of its motion. Average velocity is a vector quantity, while average speed is a scalar quantity.

How do you calculate average velocity?

To calculate average velocity, you need to know the total displacement and the total time taken. The formula for average velocity is: average velocity = total displacement / total time taken.

What is the unit of measurement for average velocity?

The unit of measurement for average velocity is meters per second (m/s) in the International System of Units (SI). However, it can also be expressed in other units such as kilometers per hour (km/h) or feet per second (ft/s).

Can average velocity be negative?

Yes, average velocity can be negative if the object is moving in the opposite direction of its positive axis. This indicates that the object is moving towards its starting point, or in the opposite direction of its initial velocity.

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