Speed is a _ quantity but velocity is a _____ quantity.

scalar, scalar

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vector,vector

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vector,scalar

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scalar,vector

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Solution

The correct option is D
scalar,vector

Speed needs only magnitude to be defined so it is scalar quantity, whereas velocity needs magnitude and direction both to be defined, hence, it is vector quantity.

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