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Question

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


A

scalar, scalar

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vector,vector

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vector,scalar

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D

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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