7. MOTION
easy

Distinguish between speed and velocity.

Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Solution

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 $=$ distance $/$ time Velocity $=$ displacement $/$ time
Speed is scalar quantity i.e. it has only magnitude. Velocity is vector quantity i.e. it has both magnitude as well as direction.
Standard 9
Science

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