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Why is it necessary to use a 'limiting value' when defining instantaneous velocity?

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Question

Why is it necessary to use a 'limiting value' when defining instantaneous velocity?

Options

  • Velocity never changes

  • We can't divide by zero time

  • To get whole number answers

  • To find total trip velocity

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Solution

We can't divide by zero time

Explanation:

The limit concept allows us to find the value as the time interval gets infinitely close to zero without actually dividing by zero.

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