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How are instantaneous speed and average speed related for an object with constant speed?

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If the speed is constant, then it never changes.
Instantaneous speed is always the same, no matter at what moment you measure it, and average speed during any period of time is also the same number.
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In the case of an object with constant speed, the instantaneous speed and average speed are equal.
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