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Average velocity is defined as the displacement of an object divided by the time it took to travel that distance. It is a measure of the average speed and direction of an object over a certain period of time.
To calculate average velocity, you divide the total displacement of an object by the total time it took to travel that distance. The formula is v = d/t, where v is average velocity, d is displacement, and t is time.
Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time. It is the limit of the average velocity as the time interval approaches zero, or in other words, the velocity at a specific point on a velocity-time graph.
Average velocity is the overall measure of an object's speed and direction over a certain period of time, while instantaneous velocity is the velocity at a specific moment in time. Average velocity takes into account the entire journey, while instantaneous velocity focuses on a specific point.
Velocity and speed are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings in physics. Velocity is a measure of both an object's speed and direction, while speed is only a measure of how fast an object is moving. Velocity is a vector quantity, while speed is a scalar quantity.