A motor scooter travels east at a speed of 13m/s. The driver then reverses direction and heads west at 17m/s. What was the change in velocity of the scooter? (in m/s)
A
4
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B
30
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C
32
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D
21
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Solution
The correct option is B30 Consider the direction of west to be positive direction. Final velocity v=17m/s Initial velocity u=−13m/s Thus change in velocity Δv=v−u=17−(−13)=30m/s