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Q · Motion in a Straight lineMedium · 45s
Consider the following: 1. Average speed is always equal to magnitude of average velocity. 2. Instantaneous speed is equal to magnitude of instantaneous velocity. Which is/are correct?
TopicMotion in a Straight line
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Average speed may be greater than average velocity. Instantaneous speed is always equal to magnitude of instantaneous velocity.
Final Answer: Option B — 2 only