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A person moves 3m North, then 4m East. The average velocity if the trip takes 5s is:
A1.4 m/s
B1 m/s
C5 m/s
D1.2 m/s
✓ Correct Answer: B — 1 m/s
Displacement = sqrt(3^2 + 4^2) = 5m. Avg Velocity = Displacement / Time = 5m / 5s = 1 m/s.
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