Multiple choice

What is the term for calculating the speed of an object that travels at various speeds?

  1. constant speed

  2. average speed

  3. common speed

  4. adjusted speed

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B Correct answer
Explanation

When an object travels at varying speeds, we calculate its average speed by dividing the total distance by the total time. This provides a single value representing the overall rate of motion.