Differentiate between speed and velocity

Physics

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Here's the difference between speed and velocity:

  • Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving, defined as the rate at which an object covers distance. It only has magnitude.
  • Velocity is a vector quantity that measures how fast an object is moving and in what direction. It has both magnitude (speed) and direction.
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