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The ratio of the magnitude of average velocity to average speed is 

a
Always less than 1
b
Always equal to 1
c
Always more than 1
d
Equal to or less than 1

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Average velocity = Total DisplacementTime intervalAverage speed = Total Distance traversedTime intervalWhen the particle is moving along a straight line, magnitude of displacement = Distance traversed When the particle is moving along a curved path, magnitude of displacement < Distance traversed

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