* Velocity is a vector quantity: This means it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
* Average velocity considers displacement: It's calculated by dividing the total displacement (change in position) by the total time taken. Displacement is a vector, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.
Example:
Imagine a car traveling in a circle. After one lap, the car ends up back at its starting point.
* Average speed: The car has traveled a distance, so its average speed is not zero.
* Average velocity: The car's displacement is zero because it ended where it started. Therefore, its average velocity is zero.
In summary: While average speed only considers the magnitude of motion, average velocity takes both magnitude and direction into account.
