difference between speed and velocity
Asked by | 28th Feb, 2008, 07:35: PM
Expert Answer:
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Parameters |
Speed |
Velocity |
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Definition |
Distance traveled by a body in unit time |
Distance traveled by a body in a particular direction in unit time |
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Scalar/Vector |
Scalar |
Vector |
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Physical interpretation |
Speed tells how fast a body moves |
Velocity tells the direction of the body and how fast a body is moving |
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Sign |
Always positive |
Can be negative, positive or even zero |
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Answered by | 7th Dec, 2017, 05:24: PM
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