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Which of the following is not true for velocity?

A

It is a vector quantity.

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It consists of both magnitude and direction.

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It is equal to the ratio of distance to time.

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It is equal to the ratio of displacement to time.

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Solution

The correct option is C It is equal to the ratio of distance to time.
Velocity is a vector quantity and hence, consists of both magnitude as well as direction. Velocity is defined as the ratio of displacement to time.

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