Question

Ellen rides her bike 2 miles north from her house to the park on a flat, straight road. It takes her 10 minutes to get there. What can be determined from this information?(1 point)
Responses

Both Ellen’s speed and velocity during the trip
Both Ellen’s speed and velocity during the trip

Ellen’s speed during the trip
Ellen’s speed during the trip

Ellen’s velocity during the trip
Ellen’s velocity during the trip

There is not enough information to determine either Ellen’s speed or velocity during the trip

Answer 1

We can determine both Ellen's speed and velocity during the trip.

**Speed** is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving, regardless of its direction. It can be calculated as:

\[
\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{2 \text{ miles}}{10 \text{ minutes}} = 0.2 \text{ miles/minute}
\]

**Velocity**, on the other hand, is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction. Since Ellen rides 2 miles north, her velocity can be expressed as:

\[
\text{Velocity} = 0.2 \text{ miles/minute north}
\]

Thus, the correct response is: **Both Ellen’s speed and velocity during the trip.**