Average velocity is the ratio of change in position to the change in time over a given interval. It represents the overall rate at which an object's position changes during that interval.
Imagine a friend driving from one city to another. The average velocity would be like calculating how many miles they traveled per hour on their entire journey.
Change in Position: The difference between the final and initial positions of an object.
Change in Time: The difference between the final and initial times during which an object's position changes.
Instantaneous Velocity: The velocity of an object at a specific instant or point in time.
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