Question

Average speed and the magnitude of average velocity are same only for a body traveling in a straight line without changing its direction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Average Speed $=\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}}$
Average Velocity $=\frac{\text{Total displacement}}{\text{Total time}}$

Average speed and the magnitude of average velocity will be same only if the distance and the displacement are equal. Distance covered and displacement will be the same only when a body is traveling along a straight line without changing its direction. If the body changes its direction, distance covered will be more than the displacement.