Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Average velocity is the ratio of change in position to the change in time over a given interval. It represents the overall rate at which an object's position changes during that interval.
Related terms
Change in Position: The difference between the final and initial positions of an object.
Change in Time: The difference between the final and initial times during which an object's position changes.
Instantaneous Velocity: The velocity of an object at a specific instant or point in time.