If it takes ashley 3 seconds to run from the batters box to first base at an average speed (velocity) or 6.5 meters per second, what is the distance she covers in that time?

So, the Distance covered by Ashley in 3 second is 19.5 meters.

Explanation:

Given:

Ashley takes 3 seconds to run from the batters box to first base at an average speed (velocity) or 6.5 meters per second.

So, Time = 3 s

Average Speed = 6.5 m/s

To Find:

Distance Ashley covers in time 3 s = ?

Solution:

Average Speed:

Average speed is defined as the rate of total distance covered in that time.

i.e

On substituting the given values we get

So, the Distance covered by Ashley in 3 second is 19.5 meters.

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