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Average speed over a time interval is always __________?
A
the magnitude of its average velocity over the interval
B
the distance covered during the time interval divided by the time interval
✓ Official correct answer
C
one-half its speed at the end of the interval
D
its acceleration multiplied by the time interval
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A
the magnitude of its average velocity over the interval
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B
the distance covered during the time interval divided by the time interval
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C
one-half its speed at the end of the interval
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D
its acceleration multiplied by the time interval
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Explanation
It is distance divided by time.
So the correct answer is the distance covered during the time interval divided by the time interval.
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