Physics-(general)

NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following combinations about average speed and average velocity is correct?

A

Average speed is always equal to average velocity for non-linear motion.

B

Average speed is greater than or equal to the magnitude of average velocity.

C

Average velocity can be negative, while average speed is always positive.

D

Average speed considers direction, while average velocity does not.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Average speed is defined as the total path length divided by the time interval, which is always greater than or equal to the magnitude of average velocity, as stated in the NCERT context.

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