Distinguish between speed and velocity

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Speed-
Speed is the rate at which an object covers distance in a particular time.
It is a scalar quantity.
Formula:- speed=Distance/time
Speed depends upon the distance traveled.
Speed of a moving object will not be 0.

Velocity-
Velocity is the displacement traveled by a body per unit time.
It is a vector quantity.
Formula:- velocity=Displacement/time
Velocity depends upon the displacement traveled by a body.
Velocity of a moving object can be 0.

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