Distinguish between speed and velocity.

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1. The rate of change of distance is called speed. 1. The rate of change of displacement is called velocity.

2. Speed is a scalar quantity 2. Velocity is a vector quantity

3. Average speed cannot be zero i.e, distance cannot be zero. 3. Average velocity can be zero i.e, displacement can be zero.

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Speed	Velocity
1. The rate of change of distance is called speed.	1. The rate of change of displacement is called velocity.
2. Speed is a scalar quantity	2. Velocity is a vector quantity
3. Average speed cannot be zero i.e, distance cannot be zero.	3. Average velocity can be zero i.e, displacement can be zero.