A squirrel has x-and y-coordinates (1.1 m, 3.4 m) at time t1 = 0 and coordinates (5.3 m, - 0.5 m) at time t2 = 3.0 s. for this time interval, find (a) the components of the average velocity

In position #1, at time t₁ = 0, the coordinates are (1.1 m, 3.4 m).

That is,

x₁ = 1.1 m, y₁ = 3.4 m.

In position #2, at time t₂ = 3.0 s, the coordinates are (5.3 m, - 0.5 m).

That is,

x₂ = 5.3 m, y₂ = - 0.5 m.

The x-component of the average velocity is

Vx = (x₂ - x₁) / (t₂ - t₁)

= (5.3 - 1.1 m) / (3 - 0 s)

= 1.4 m/s

Similarly, the y-component of the average velocity is

Vy = (-0.5 - 3.4) / 3

= - 1.3 m/s

Answer

The x and y components of the average velocity are 1.4 m/s and - 1.3 m/s respectively.