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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Speed and Velocity

Question 1 • AA-F26 Physical Science

How is velocity different from speed?

Answer
A
Velocity is based on distance.
B
Velocity includes direction.
C
Velocity can be an average or instantaneous.

Explanation

Speed tells how fast an object moves, while velocity tells how fast it moves and in what direction. For example, 10 meters per second north is a velocity because it includes direction. Choice B, “Velocity includes direction,” states the key difference.

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