Physics-Speed & Velocity

NEET Physics Speed & Velocity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

Which combination of statements regarding speed and velocity is correct?

A

Instantaneous speed is equal to instantaneous velocity in magnitude but may differ in direction.

B

Average speed can be less than or equal to average velocity.

C

Instantaneous speed is always less than average speed.

D

Velocity at an instant is the average of speeds over the entire journey.

Correct Answer

Option A

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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