Physics

Physics

Problem

A runner completes one full lap of a circular track of length 400 m400\,\text{m} in 80 s80\,\text{s}. a. (i) Define distance and displacement. b. (ii) Distinguish between average speed and average velocity. c. (iii) Using the data given, calculate the runner’s average speed and average velocity for the lap. d. (iv) State the condition under which the magnitude of average velocity is equal to the average speed.

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