Question

difference between speed and acceleration

2 difference​

Answer 1

Answer:

Speed is the distance covered in the unit of time whereas acceleration is the rate of change in the speed.

Speed is the scalar quantity on contrary acceleration is the vector quantity.

Speed is determined by distance and time whereas acceleration is determined by the velocity and time.

Answer 2

Answer:

speed is defined as rate of change of position of a body. speed is scalar quantity as it has only magnitude and not any specific direction.

Acceleration is defined as rate of change of velocity. so acceleration is change in velocity per unit time.