Which of the following best defines the average speed of a moving body?
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics
Problem
Which of the following best defines the average speed of a moving body?
(a) Ratio of total displacement to total time taken
(b) Speed at any single instant during the motion
(c) Ratio of total distance travelled to total time taken
(d) Average of the initial and final speeds of the body