Question

unit 2 test: forces and motion (10/15)
what is the difference between speed and velocity?
○ velocity describes direction with position.
○ velocity describes speed with direction.
○ there is no difference.
○ velocity is used in space, while speed is used on the earth.

Explanation:

Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude). Velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction). So velocity describes speed with direction.

Answer:

Velocity describes speed with direction.