Question

a horse track is a loop where the starting point and the finish line are at the same point. a horse gallops around a 400 m track in 20 s. calculate the velocity of the horse. remember** v = displacement/ time (1 point)

20 m/s

40 m/s

0 m/s

0.05 m/s

Explanation:

Step1: Recall displacement concept

Displacement is the straight - line distance from the initial to the final position. Since the horse starts and ends at the same point on a loop - shaped track, the displacement $d = 0$ m.

Step2: Apply velocity formula

The velocity formula is $v=\frac{d}{t}$, where $d$ is displacement and $t$ is time. Given $t = 20$ s and $d = 0$ m, then $v=\frac{0}{20}=0$ m/s.

Answer:

C. 0 m/s