Explain the difference between speed and velocity
Hello
I hope you are absolutely fine. As per your mentioned query, speed is a scalar quantity which tells you how the object is moving fast. Whereas velocity is a vector quantity which tells you about the speed as well as direction.
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Hello Adarsh,
Speed is an example of a scalar quantity that indicates how fast an object is moving, without regard to direction. Speed only measures (i.e. magnitude) (e.g. 60 km/h).
Velocity is an example of a vector quantity that indicates how fast an object is moving, and direction - i.e. (e.g. 60 km/h north).
So speed tells you how fast, while velocity tells you how fast and, in what direction.
Difference between Speed and Velocity:
Speed
is the rate at which an object moves, without considering direction.
Velocity
is the rate of motion in a specific direction.
Speed
is a scalar quantity.
Velocity
is a vector quantity.
