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Difference between Velocity and Speed

Six differences between Velocity and Speed


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        Velocity 

    Speed 

1. 

Velocity is a vector quantity that includes both the magnitude and direction of motion. 

 Speed is a scalar quantity that only includes the magnitude of motion. 

2. 

Velocity is measured in units of distance over time, such as meters per second or miles per hour. 

 
 

Speed is simply measured in units of distance over time, such as meters per second or miles per hour. 

3. 

Velocity can change direction.  

Speed remains constant in a given direction. 

4. 

Velocity takes into account the direction of motion. 

Speed does not. 

5. 

Velocity is calculated by dividing the displacement of an object by the time it takes to cover that displacement. 

Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time it takes to travel that distance. 

6. 

Velocity can be positive, negative, or zero. 

Speed is always positive or zero. 




Velocity and Speed


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