Is Average Velocity the Minimum and Possible Value Due to Its Proportion?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of "average velocity" and whether it can be defined as the minimum and possible value due to its proportion. Participants explore the implications of this definition and its alignment with established kinematic principles.

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  • Some participants question the validity of defining "average velocity" as a minimum value, suggesting that it contradicts established definitions in kinematics.
  • One participant attempts to clarify their question by rephrasing it, indicating a desire to understand the relationship between average velocity and its proportionality.
  • Another participant challenges the rephrased question, expressing confusion and suggesting that the average velocity cannot simply be calculated as the arithmetic mean of two velocities in certain scenarios.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are competing views on the definition and implications of average velocity. The discussion remains unresolved with differing interpretations of the term.

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There are limitations in the clarity of definitions and assumptions regarding average velocity, as well as the potential for misunderstanding basic kinematic principles.

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Can we define "average velocity" as the possible and minimum velocity due to its proportion ?
 
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Athikom 02 said:
Can we define "average velocity" as the possible and minimum velocity due to its proportion ?

This makes no sense.

The term "average velocity" has a clear and unambiguous definition in basic kinematics. If you want to use the same term, you have to follow THAT definition, not make up some of your definition.

Zz.
 
Sorry to my mistake , actually i want to ask what if we say in different manner that average velocity is like the minimum and possible value due to its proportion.Am i understand it in right way ? (thanks and appreciate)
 
Athikom 02 said:
Sorry to my mistake , actually i want to ask what if we say in different manner that average velocity is like the minimum and possible value due to its proportion.Am i understand it in right way ? (thanks and appreciate)

"... average velocity is like the minimum and possible value due to its proportion... "

I have no idea what you just said here.

Assuming that you know what is the definition of an average velocity, see if you can convince yourself with whatever it is you are trying to ask for by trying this problem:

A vehicle travels the first half of its journey with a constant velocity v1. It then travels the
second half of the journey at a constant velocity v2. What is its average velocity for the
whole journey?

Hint: It is not (v1+v2)/2.

Zz.
 

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