NEET Physics Speed & Velocity MCQ Question
Which combination of statements regarding speed and velocity is correct?
Instantaneous speed is equal to instantaneous velocity in magnitude but may differ in direction.
Average speed can be less than or equal to average velocity.
Instantaneous speed is always less than average speed.
Velocity at an instant is the average of speeds over the entire journey.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement A is correct because instantaneous speed is the magnitude of instantaneous velocity. Statement B is incorrect as average speed is always greater than or equal to average velocity. Statement C is false since instantaneous speed can be equal to average speed in some cases. Statement D is incorrect as velocity at an instant is not an average but a specific value at that moment.
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