Distinguish between speed and velocity.
ScienceClass 9CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution
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Difference Between Speed and Velocity |
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Velocity |
Speed |
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Velocity can be defined as the rate at which an object changes position in a certain direction |
The rate at which an object covers a certain distance is known as speed |
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The velocity of the object changes with the change in direction, therefore the object must follow one direction |
The average speed will continue to count even if the object changes direction |
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Vector quantity |
Scalar quantity |
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Velocity can be zero, negative, or positive |
Speed can never be negative or zero |
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