BRAINCAKESpeed and Velocity
| scalar | vector |
| distance | displacement |
| speed | velocity |
Speed is a scalar quantity.
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Key terms in this lesson
- Scalar quantity
- A physical quantity that has magnitude only, with no associated direction.
- Vector quantity
- A physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction.