Multiple choice

What is a false statement about speed and velocity?

  1. Velocity is a vector quantity

  2. Speed indicates direction

  3. speed is a scalar quantity

  4. Velocity measures speed in a direction
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Speed is a scalar quantity and does not indicate direction, whereas velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction. Therefore, saying speed indicates direction is false.

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