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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