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The vector quantity which is defined as the displacement of the particle during a time interval divided by that time interval is called

Correct answer: C. Average velocity

  • A. Speed
  • B. Average speed
  • C. Average velocity
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Velocity is a vector quantity, and average velocity can be defined as the displacement divided by the time. What is Average Velocity? Average velocity is a vector quantity. Average velocity is defined as the change in position or displacement (∆x) divided by the time intervals (∆t) in which the displacement occurs.The average velocity can be positive or negative depending upon the sign of the displacement. The SI unit of average velocity is meters per second (m/s or ms-1).

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