When a body moves in one dimension only (no direction), the average velocity and acceleration can be determined as follows:
- Average Velocity: The average velocity of a body is given by the displacement divided by the time taken.
Average Velocity = Displacement / Time
- Average Acceleration: The average acceleration of a body is given by the change in velocity divided by the time taken.
Average Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time
Note: Since we are considering motion in one dimension only, the average velocity and acceleration will be scalar quantities.
It's important to note that the average velocity and average acceleration may not necessarily reflect the actual velocity or acceleration at any specific moment during the motion. They represent the overall behavior of the body over a given time interval.