Q. 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
Explanation
(b) $\frac{|Average\ velocity|}{|Average\ speed|} = \frac{|displacement|}{|distance|} \leq 1$
Because displacement will either be equal or less than distance. It can never be greater than distance
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.