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Motion in a Straight Line: Speed & Velocity MCQ

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Speed & VelocityEasyQuestion 5207

Question

Average speed is defined as:
  1. A
    Total displacement/total time
  2. B
    Total distance/total time
    Correct
  3. C
    Change in velocity/time
  4. D
    Final velocity − initial velocity

Correct answer

Total distance/total time

Explanation

Average speed = total distance / total time. It is a scalar. Average velocity = total displacement / total time.

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