NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Which combination of statements about speed and velocity is correct?
Average speed is always greater than or equal to average velocity; Average speed takes into account the total path length.
Average velocity can be greater than average speed; Average velocity considers only the net displacement.
Speed and velocity are identical concepts; Average speed is defined as total displacement divided by time.
Average velocity is calculated over a given time interval; Average speed can be less than average velocity.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A correctly reflects the definitions and properties of average speed and average velocity. According to the NCERT context, average speed is the total path length divided by the time interval, making it greater than or equal to average velocity, which is based on net displacement.
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