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title: "Can an object’s average velocity equal zero when object’s speed is greater than zero?"
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# Can an object’s average velocity equal zero when object’s speed is greater than zero?

Can an object’s average velocity equal zero when object’s speed is greater than zero?

- **A.** Yes, when the object moves in a straight line at a constant rate
- **B.** Yes, when the object returns to its original position
- **C.** No, it is impossible because they are always equal
- **D.** No, it is impossible because the magnitude of the velocity is always greater that speed

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