what is speed and velocity
Asked by shitalkamble078 | 1st Jan, 2021, 08:13: PM
Expert Answer:
Parameters
Speed
Velocity
Definition
Distance traveled by a body in unit time
Distance traveled by a body in a particular direction in unit time
Scalar/Vector
Scalar
Vector
Physical interpretation
Speed tells how fast a body moves
Velocity tells the direction of the body and how fast a body is moving
Sign
Always positive
Can be negative, positive or even zero
|
Parameters |
Speed |
Velocity |
|
Definition |
Distance traveled by a body in unit time |
Distance traveled by a body in a particular direction in unit time |
|
Scalar/Vector |
Scalar |
Vector |
|
Physical interpretation |
Speed tells how fast a body moves |
Velocity tells the direction of the body and how fast a body is moving |
|
Sign |
Always positive |
Can be negative, positive or even zero |
Answered by Ramandeep | 1st Jan, 2021, 09:41: PM
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