Can the average velocity of an object be zero while its average speed is not zero?

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Motion · Motion

Problem

Can the average velocity of an object be zero while its average speed is not zero? (i) State whether this situation is possible. (ii) Give one real–life example to justify your answer.

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