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Choose the correct statement from the following:

A

The magnitude of velocity of a particle is equal to its speed at that instant

B

The magnitude of the average velocity in an interval is equal to its average speed in that speed in that interval

C

It is possible to have a situation in which the speed in an interval is zero

D

It is possible to have a situation which the instantaneous speed of particle is always zero but the average speed is not zero

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the statements provided and determine which one is correct based on our understanding of motion, speed, and velocity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Velocity and Speed**: - Velocity is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction. - Speed is a scalar quantity that only has magnitude and is the absolute value of the velocity. 2. **Analyzing the First Statement**: - "The magnitude of velocity of a particle is equal to its speed at that instant." - This statement is true because the speed of a particle is defined as the magnitude of its velocity vector. 3. **Analyzing the Second Statement**: - "The magnitude of the average velocity in an interval is equal to the average speed in that interval." - This statement is generally false. Average velocity is displacement divided by time, while average speed is distance divided by time. They can be equal only in specific cases (e.g., straight-line motion without changing direction). 4. **Analyzing the Third Statement**: - "It is possible to have a situation in which the speed in an interval is 0." - This statement is false. Speed is defined as distance traveled over time. If a particle does not move, the distance is zero, leading to a speed of zero. However, in any interval where there is movement, the speed cannot be zero. 5. **Analyzing the Fourth Statement**: - "It is possible to have a situation in which the instantaneous speed of a particle is always 0 but the average speed is not 0." - This statement is also false. If the instantaneous speed is always 0, it means the particle is not moving at all, which would result in an average speed of 0 as well. 6. **Conclusion**: - The only correct statement is the first one: "The magnitude of velocity of a particle is equal to its speed at that instant." ### Final Answer: The correct statement is: **The magnitude of velocity of a particle is equal to its speed at that instant.**
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