If a body travels half the distance with speed v1 and remaining half with speed v2, average speed is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a body travels half the distance with speed v1 and remaining half with speed v2, average speed is
A. 2v1v2/(v1+v2)
B. √(v1v2)
C. (v1+v2)/2
D. (v1+v2)/v1v2
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Average speed = total distance / total time = d / ( (d/2)/v1 + (d/2)/v2 ) = 2v1v2/(v1+v2).

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