To calculate the average speed in physics when only given the starting point and ending point (and no time), you need additional information or assumptions. Average speed is defined as the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. Since we don't have the time, we can't directly calculate the average speed.
However, we can make some assumptions and estimates to provide an answer. For example, if you have additional information such as the mode of travel (e.g., walking, driving, etc.) or the distance covered, you might be able to make an estimate.
Let's consider a couple of scenarios:
Scenario 1: Assuming constant speed If we assume that the object traveled at a constant speed from the starting point to the ending point, you could use the formula for average speed:
Average Speed = Total Distance Traveled / Total Time Taken
In this case, you would need to know the total distance traveled. If you have this information or can estimate it, you can use the distance and assume a constant speed to find the average speed.
Scenario 2: Walking speed estimate If you don't have any additional information about the mode of travel or distance, you can make a rough estimate based on typical walking speeds. For example, an average walking speed is around 3-4 miles per hour (4.8-6.4 kilometers per hour).
You could use this average walking speed to provide an estimate of the time taken, and then calculate the average speed using the distance between the starting and ending points:
Estimated Time Taken = Distance / Average Walking Speed
Keep in mind that this is just an estimate and might not reflect the actual average speed accurately if the object traveled differently (e.g., faster or slower).
Remember, without any information about time or distance, calculating average speed accurately is not possible. The accuracy of the estimate depends on the assumptions made and the validity of the average speed used.