4) A finch rides on theback of a Galapagos tortoise, which walks at the stately

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4) A finch rides on theback of a Galapagos tortoise, which walks at the stately pace of0.060 m/s . After 1.2 minutes the finch tires of thetortoise’s slow pace, and takes flight in the same directionfor another 1.2 minutes at 12 m/s. What was the average speed ofthe finch for this 2.4-minuteinterval? 4) A finch rides on theback of a Galapagos tortoise, which walks at the stately pace of0.060 m/s . After 1.2 minutes the finch tires of thetortoise’s slow pace, and takes flight in the same directionfor another 1.2 minutes at 12 m/s. What was the average speed ofthe finch for this 2.4-minuteinterval?

Explanation / Answer

Average speed is just total distance over total time.  To calculate the distance traveled on each leg, use the formula s = vt.  Be sure to convert the times to seconds.

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