differentiate between speed and velocity
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Explanation:
speed : Distance travelled by an object per unit time.
speed : Distance / time
velocity : Displacement travelled by an object per unit time.
velocity = Displacement / time
Displacement : is the shortest path.
BASIS FOR COMPARISON SPEED VELOCITY
Meaning Speed refers to the distance covered by an object in unit time. Velocity refers to the displacement of the object in unit time.
Determines How fast something is moving? In which direction something is moving?
Quantity Scalar quantity Vetor quantity
Indicates Rapidity of the object. Rapidity and position of the object.
Rate of Change of distance Change of displacement
When the body returns to its initial position Will not be zero Will be zero
Moving object Speed of moving object can never be negative. Velocity of moving object can be positive, negative or zero.