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State whether speed is a scalar or a vector quantity. Give reason for your choice.

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  1. Speed is considered a scalar quantity because it does not need a direction of motion to define it, it only needs magnitude.
  2. We can add speeds without considering the direction of motion.
  3. Velocity is a vector quantity because we need magnitude and direction both to define it.

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