Consider the magnitude of the average speed,
,and the magnitude of the average velocity,
,for the same trip.Which of the following is always true?
D) none of the above

Question

Consider the magnitude of the average speed, 
,and the magnitude of the average velocity, 
,for the same trip.Which of the following is always true?
D) none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The magnitude of average speed is always greater than or equal to the magnitude of average velocity. Therefore, the expression in option B is always true. Option A and C are not always true, as the average speed and velocity can be equal in certain cases. Option D is not a valid answer as one of the options is always true.

Consider the Magnitude of the Average Speed