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For example, an object goes in a circle, at a speed of 50 km/hour. The average speed is 50 km/hour; the average velocity is zero.

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In which type of motion is the average velocity of an object equal to its instantaneous velocity?

The average velocity of an object is equal to its instantaneous velocity in uniform motion. Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line, resulting in a constant velocity throughout the motion.


When is the average velocity is equal to the instantaneous velocity?

Average velocity equals the average speed if (and only if) the motion is in the same direction. If not, the average speed, being the average of the absolute value of the velocity, will be larger.


When is an object's average velocity equal to its instantaneous velocity?

An object's average velocity is equal to its instantaneous velocity when the object is moving at a constant speed in a straight line. This means that the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in the average velocity over a period of time being equal to the instantaneous velocity at any given moment within that period.


Is numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed always equal?

No, the numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed is not always equal. Average velocity is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude and direction, while average speed is a scalar quantity that only considers magnitude. The ratio will be equal only when the object moves in a straight line.


Does the instantaneous speed ever equal the magnitude of its average velocity?

Yes. For a start, this happens when the object moves at a constant velocity. Also, if moving in a straight line, even if the object changes speed there must needs be a moment when its instantaneous speed is equal to its average speed - since it cannot change speed suddenly, it must do so gradually.

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When average velocity and average speed is equal?

For the instantaneous value of average velocity, average speed and average velocity are equal.


In which type of motion is the average velocity of an object equal to its instantaneous velocity?

The average velocity of an object is equal to its instantaneous velocity in uniform motion. Uniform motion occurs when an object moves at a constant speed in a straight line, resulting in a constant velocity throughout the motion.


When is speed equal to the magnitude of velocity?

Speed is equal to the magnitude of velocity when the object is moving in a straight line without changing direction. In other words, if the velocity vector is pointing in the same direction as the motion of the object, then the speed will be equal to the magnitude of the velocity.


When is the average velocity is equal to the instantaneous velocity?

Average velocity equals the average speed if (and only if) the motion is in the same direction. If not, the average speed, being the average of the absolute value of the velocity, will be larger.


When is an object's average velocity equal to its instantaneous velocity?

An object's average velocity is equal to its instantaneous velocity when the object is moving at a constant speed in a straight line. This means that the object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time, resulting in the average velocity over a period of time being equal to the instantaneous velocity at any given moment within that period.


Is numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed always equal?

No, the numerical ratio of average velocity to average speed is not always equal. Average velocity is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude and direction, while average speed is a scalar quantity that only considers magnitude. The ratio will be equal only when the object moves in a straight line.


Does the instantaneous speed ever equal the magnitude of its average velocity?

Yes. For a start, this happens when the object moves at a constant velocity. Also, if moving in a straight line, even if the object changes speed there must needs be a moment when its instantaneous speed is equal to its average speed - since it cannot change speed suddenly, it must do so gradually.


When is the instantaneous velocity equal to avg velocity?

Mainly, when the velocity doesn't change. Also, in the case of varying velocity, the instantaneous velocity might, for a brief instant, be equal to the average velocity.


Can the average speed ever equal the instantaneous speed?

When there is no acceleration or when there is constant acceleration. When either of these cases is present, the graph of velocity versus time will be linear. When there is linear velocity, the average velocity will equal the instantaneous velocity at any point on the graph.


What is the numerical ratio of velocity to speed an object?

The ratio of velocity to speed of an object is always equal to 1 since velocity and speed are both scalar quantities that denote the rate of an object's motion, with velocity also specifying the direction of motion.


The speed and direction of a moving object determines the what of an object?

You might be referring to velocity. It is a vector physical quantity and both speed AND direction are required to define it. One can also consider velocity as the rate at which an object changes position.


What condition average speed is equal to average velocity?

1. magnitude of distance covered is equal to the magnitude of displacement. 2. the motion of the object is in a straight line i.e. in a particular direction.