Question

when evaluating the speed of an olympic sprinter, we only need to know the length of the race and the elapsed time because speed is ? (1 point) a scalar calculated as distance divided by time. a vector calculated as displacement divided by time. a scalar calculated as the time divided by the distance. the elapsed time.

Explanation:

Speed is a scalar quantity. It is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken. In contrast, velocity is a vector which is displacement divided by time.

Answer:

A. a scalar calculated as distance divided by time.