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Can we say that when the velocity is constant, the average velocity of an object is equal to the instantaneous velocity?
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The average velocity of an object is the total displacement divided by the total time taken to travel that distance. It is a measure of how fast and in what direction an object is moving over a certain period of time.
Average velocity takes into account both the distance and direction of an object's motion, while average speed only considers the total distance traveled regardless of direction.
Yes, average velocity can be negative if an object is moving in the opposite direction of its initial position. This indicates that the object is moving away from its starting point.
The formula for average velocity is: average velocity = (final position - initial position) / time taken. This can also be represented as: average velocity = displacement / time taken.
Average velocity is an important concept in physics because it helps us understand an object's motion and how it changes over time. It is used to calculate the acceleration of an object and is also a key factor in determining an object's position, velocity, and acceleration graphs.