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In which of the following cases will the average speed and average velocity have

ID: 2243818 • Letter: I

Question

In which of the following cases will the average speed and average velocity have different values?


a. A car starts from rest and speeds up to a speed of 25 m/s, then travels at this speed for 1 hour.
b. A car travels to the east, then turns around and travels to the west.
c. A car traveling at a speed of 25 m/s slows down to 15 m/s, then speeds up again to a speed of 25 m/s.
d. A car traveling at a speed of 25 m/s slows down to a stop in 10 s.
e. A car starts from rest and speeds up to a speed of 25 m/s in 10 s.

Explanation / Answer

A car travels to the east, then turns around and travels to the west.