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Difference between speed and velocity.
Answer
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Speed |
Velocity |
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Speed is defined as the distance travelled by a body in a given interval of time. |
Velocity is defined as the displacement of a body in a given interval of time. |
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It is a scalar quantity. |
It is a vector quantity. |
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Speed = Distance/Time |
Velocity = Displacement/Time |
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Speed of a body is positive or zero. |
Velocity of a body can be positive, negative or zero. |
