Proble m There is a distinction between average speed and

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Proble m There is a distinction between average speed and the magnitude of average velocity. Give an example that illustrates the difference between these two quantities.

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Proble m There is a distinction between average speed and the magnitude of average velocity. Give an example that illustrates the difference between these two quantities.

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Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 4 Average speed is the total distance travelled divided by time taken to travel, whereas average velocity is the total displacement divided by time taken to travel.

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