Here's why:
* Average Velocity: This is the overall change in position over a period of time. It's calculated as:
* Average Velocity = (Final Position - Initial Position) / Time
* Instantaneous Velocity: This is the velocity at a specific moment in time.
If the velocity remains constant throughout the entire time period, then the instantaneous velocity at any point in time will be the same as the average velocity calculated over that whole period.
Example:
Imagine a car traveling at a constant speed of 60 mph for 1 hour.
* Average Velocity: (60 miles - 0 miles) / 1 hour = 60 mph
* Instantaneous Velocity: At any point during that hour, the car's instantaneous velocity is also 60 mph.
Important Note: If the velocity is changing (acceleration or deceleration), the average velocity will be a value somewhere between the minimum and maximum instantaneous velocities during that time period.
