Average Velocity of an Ant: Calculation and Example

To find the average velocity of the ant, we need to calculate the displacement and divide it by the time taken.

The displacement is the difference between the initial position and the final position. Since the ant moves 10 cm to the east and then 15 cm to the west, the total displacement is 10 cm - 15 cm = -5 cm.

The time taken is given as 55 seconds.

Now we can calculate the average velocity:

Average Velocity = Displacement / Time Taken Average Velocity = -5 cm / 55 s

Therefore, the average velocity of the ant is approximately -0.09 cm/s.