Greg's Bike Race: Understanding Speed and Velocity

Greg is in a bike race

At mile marker four (out of ten), his speed was measured at 13.5 mph.

Which best describes the measured number?

It is the average speed of the bike rider.

It is the instantaneous speed of the bike rider.

It is the instantaneous velocity of the bike rider.

It is the average velocity of the bike rider.

Which best describes the measured number? Answer:

B: it is the instantaneous speed of the bike rider.

Explanation:

Keep it going...

Answer:

B: It is the instantaneous speed of the bike rider.

Explanation:

I took the test.

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