A car travels from point A to B in 3 hours and returns back to point A in 5 hours. Points A and B are 150 miles apart along a straight highway. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the motion of the car? Choose 1 (Choice A) A The average velocity is 40 miles per hour. (Choice B) B The total displacement of the trip is 300 miles. (Choice C) C The average speed is 37.5 miles per hour. (Choice D) D The car travels at 50 mph for the first half and 30 mph for the second half.

D

Explanation:

Given that a car travels from point A to B in 3 hours and returns back to point A in 5 hours. Points A and B are 150 miles apart along a straight highway.

From point A to B

The speed = distance / time

Where

Distance = 150 mile

Time = 3 hours

Substitute the values into the formula

Speed = 150/3 = 50 mile/ hours

From Point B to Point A

Distance = 150 miles

Time = 5 hours

Where speed = distance/ time

substitute all the parameters into the formula

Speed = 150/5 = 30 mph

Therefore, The car travels at 50 mph for the first half and 30 mph for the second half.

The correct answer is option D

d₁ = displacement of tern from arctic to antarctic = 11000 miles

d₂ = displacement of tern from antarctic to arctic =   - 11000 miles

d = total displacement for the journey

total displacement for the journey is given as

d = d₁ + d₂

d = 11000 + (-11000)

d = 0 miles

t₁ = time of travel from arctic to antarctic = 3 months = 3 x 30 days = 90 days

t₂ = time of travel from antarctic to arctic = 3 months = 3 x 30 days = 90 days

t = total time of travel

total time of travel is given as

t = t₁ + t₂

t = 90 + 90

t = 180 days

average velocity is given as

average velocity = total displacement/ total time

v = d/t

v = 0/180

v = 0 miles/day