Average velocity is _____.

Average velocity is zero in a round trip

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Average velocity is non-zero because displacement is non-zero.

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Maybe zero or non zero depending on the distance

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Maybe zero or non zero depending on the speed

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Solution

The correct option is A
Average velocity is zero in a round trip

The average speed depends on the total distance traveled which is non-zero in this case. On the other hand, the average velocity depends on the total displacement of the body. In the case of a round trip, the total displacement is zero. Hence, the average velocity will be zero.

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