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Average velocity is different than average speed because calculating average velocity involves

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Answer:

Average velocity is the distance travelled in a unit time in a stated direction.

While average speed is the distance travelled in a unit time in a unit time with no stated direction.

Explanation:

Formula of speed = v = d/t

Formula of velocity = v = d2-d1/t2-t1

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