Question

The ratio of the numerical values of the average velocity and average speed of a body is always.

• A. Unity
• B. Unity or less
• C. Unity or more
• D. Less than unity

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Unity or less

Step 1: Applying the concept:

As displacement is the shortest route travelled by the particle.

Step 2: Explanation:

1. As displacement ≤ distance,
2. therefore, the numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed is equal to or less than one,
3. But it can never be more than one.

Hence, The ratio of the numerical values of the average velocity and average speed of a body is always Unity or less