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Average Velocity

Definition

Average velocity refers to the total displacement of an object divided by the total time taken to cover that displacement. It gives an overall measure of how fast and in what direction an object has moved over a given time interval.

Related terms

Instantaneous Velocity: Instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at an exact moment or specific point in time. It represents how fast and in what direction an object is moving at any given instant.

Scalar Quantity: Scalar quantities are physical quantities that have magnitude but no specific direction. Examples include speed, temperature, and mass.

Vector Quantity: Vector quantities are physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction. Examples include velocity, force, and displacement.

"Average Velocity" appears in:

Subjects (2)

  • AP Calculus AB/BC

  • AP Physics C: Mechanics

Practice Questions (2)

  • A person starting from rest runs at a constant acceleration and reaches a final velocity of 20 m/s. What was their average velocity?

  • A student wants to find a toy cart's average velocity. If the student has a toy cart, stopwatch, and meterstick, how might they find the average velocity for the cart's entire trip?

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