Question

Give two differences between speed and velocity.

Answer 1

Differences between speed and velocity

Speed:

1. The rate of change of position of a body in any direction is known as its speed.
2. It is a scalar quantity.
3. It can be positive or zero.

Velocity:

1. The rate of change of position of a body in a particular direction is known velocity.
2. It is a vector quantity.
3. It can be positive, negative, or zero.