Question

question 1. which of the following correctly describes how to calculate the average speed of an object? a. average speed is equal to the change in velocity divided by the change in time. b. average speed is equal to the mass of an object times its acceleration. c. average speed is equal to total distance divided by total time. d. average speed is equal to total time divided by total distance.

Explanation:

Average speed is a fundamental concept in physics. It is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by an object by the total time taken for that travel. Option A describes acceleration (change in velocity over change in time). Option B is Newton's second - law ($F = ma$) and not related to average speed. Option D has the incorrect formula for average speed.

Answer:

C. Average speed is equal to total distance divided by total time.