Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Diiference between speed and velocity

  1. speed is scalar and vel is vecto

  2. speed is vector and vel is scalar

  3. they have different unit of measerment

  4. both are same
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only) while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude + direction). This is the fundamental difference - both measure rate of motion but velocity includes directional information. Option A correctly identifies this distinction despite the typo.

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