Here's why:
* Average velocity is the total displacement (change in position) divided by the total time taken.
* Displacement is the straight-line distance between the starting and ending points, considering direction.
Therefore, the formula for calculating displacement is:
Displacement = Average Velocity x Time
Example:
If a car travels 100 km in 2 hours, its average velocity is 50 km/h (100 km / 2 hours). To find the displacement, you would multiply the average velocity (50 km/h) by the time (2 hours), resulting in a displacement of 100 km.