During the same interval, it is observed that a train travels the same distance as does a lorry. The two vehicles therefore have the same
A
uniform accelation
B
instateneous velocity
C
initial velocity
D
average speed
E
average velocity
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
If a train and a lorry travel the same distance in the same time interval, then:
\(\text{Average speed}\) = \(\frac{\text{Total distance}}{\text{Total time}}\)
Since both distance and time are the same for both vehicles, their average speeds must be equal.
- average velocity — This would only be true if they are moving in the same straight line direction. The question does not specify direction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #33491)