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Differentiate between average speed and instantaneous speed.
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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken. It can be represented mathematically as: \[Average\ Speed = \frac{Total\ Distance\ Traveled}{Total\ Time\ Taken}\] Show more…
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