Distinguish between speed and velocity.

Asked by Vishal kumar | 2 years ago |  229

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Solution :-

Difference Between Speed and Velocity
Velocity Speed
It refers to the displacement of a given object over a time interval. It refers to the distance moved by an object over a time interval.
It has a specific direction It does not have any direction.
Velocity = \( \frac{displacement}{time}\) Speed =\( \frac{distance}{time}\)
Velocity can hold a negative value Velocity can hold a negative value

 

Answered by Shivani Kumari | 2 years ago

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