Give the difference between average speed and average velocity.
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| Average Speed | Average Velocity |
|---|---|
| $(1)$ The ratio of total path length covered to the total time taken is called average speed. | $(1)$ The ratio of total displacement to the total time taken is called average velocity. |
| $(2)$ It is a scalar quantity. | $(2)$ It is a vector quantity. |
| $(3)$ It is always positive for a moving object. | $(3)$ It may be positive,negative,or zero depending on the direction of displacement. |
| $(4)$ Average speed $\geq$ Magnitude of average velocity. | $(4)$ Average velocity $\leq$ Average speed. |
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