Distinguish between speed and velocity. - Vidyadip

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Distinguish between speed and velocity.

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Speed	Velocity
Speed is the distance travelled by an object in a given interval of time.	Velocity is the displacement of an object in a given interval of time.
Speed = distance/time	Velocity = displacement/time
Speed is scalar quantity i.e. it has only magnitude.	Velocity is vector quantity i.e. it has both magnitude as well as direction.

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