is magnitude for average speed always equal to the magnitude average velocity, considering the same trip? or which is greater?

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anonymous · Answer

velocity is directional..its a vector quantity.. where as speed is a scalar quantity..
now if the object moves in a straight line path in a single direction, the magnitude of speed and velocity would be equal.. but whenever there is a curvature or there is a shortest distance path available(displacement).. the magnitudes are not equal

In simple words .. Their magnitudes are equal only when there is no directional change

anonymous · Answer

magnitude of velocity can never be greater than that of speed.. it can be equal to or less than that of speed