Distinguish between speed and velocity.
(N/A)
| Speed | Velocity |
|---|---|
| Speed is the distance travelled by an object in a given interval of time. | Velocity is the displacement of an object in a given interval of time. |
| $Speed = \frac{\text{distance}}{\text{time}}$ | $Velocity = \frac{\text{displacement}}{\text{time}}$ |
| Speed is a scalar quantity, i.e., it has only magnitude. | Velocity is a vector quantity, i.e., it has both magnitude and direction. |
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