Question

The numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed is.

• A. always less than one
• B. always equal to one
• C. always more than one
• D. equal to or less than one

Answer 1

The correct option is A

always less than one

The correct option is (A): always less than one

Explanation:

1. Displacement is the shortest distance between two points so it must be always less than or equal to distance.
2. displacement ≤ distance, therefore, the numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed is equal to or less than one.
3. It can however never be more than one.