Physics-Speed & Velocity

NEET Physics Speed & Velocity Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Instantaneous speed at an instant is equal to the magnitude of the instantaneous velocity at that instant. | Reason (R): Average speed over a finite interval of time is always greater than or equal to the magnitude of the average velocity.

A

Both A and R are true, and R explains A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A.

C

A is true, but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true because instantaneous speed is the magnitude of instantaneous velocity. The reason is true but does not explain the assertion as it pertains to average values over a time interval.

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