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When the velocity is constant, can the average velocity over any time interval differ from instantaneous velocity at any instant? If so, give an example; if not explain why.

No. When the velocity is constant, average velocity over any time interval will not differ from instantaneous velocity at any instant because as velocity is constant, so it will not change during any time interval. It remains same for every point of time. Therefore, average velocity remains equal to the constant velocity.


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