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  • Average Velocity of Zero: Examples & Explanation
    Here's an example of average velocity being zero:

    Scenario: You walk 5 meters to the east, then turn around and walk 5 meters back to your starting point.

    Explanation:

    * Displacement: Your displacement is zero because you end up back where you started. Displacement is the change in position from the starting point to the ending point.

    * Average Velocity: Average velocity is calculated by dividing the total displacement by the total time taken. Since your displacement is zero, your average velocity is also zero.

    Key Point: Average velocity is about the overall change in position over time, not the speed or direction of travel during the journey.

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