Average velocity
Definition
The average velocity is the displacement of an object divided by the time it takes to travel that distance. It represents the overall change in position over a given time interval.
Analogy
Imagine you are driving from your house to school. The average velocity would be like calculating how far you traveled divided by how long it took you to get there. It tells you how fast, on average, you were moving during your entire trip.
Related terms
Instantaneous velocity: The instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.
Displacement: Displacement refers to the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.
Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving without considering direction.
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