Average velocity

Definition

The average velocity is the displacement of an object divided by the time it takes to travel that distance. It represents the overall change in position over a given time interval.

Related terms

Instantaneous velocity: The instantaneous velocity is the velocity of an object at a specific moment in time.

Displacement:

Displacement refers to the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.

Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving without considering direction.