Question

Why is velocity a vector whereas speed is a scalar quantity?

• A. Velocity has both magnitude and direction and speed has only magnitude
• B. Velocity has only magnitude and speed has both magnitude and direction
• C. Velocity has both magnitude and direction and speed has only direction
• D. Velocity has only direction and speed has both magnitude and direction

Answer 1

The correct option is A Velocity has both magnitude and direction and speed has only magnitude

Velocity, as a vector, has both magnitude and direction.

Speed, as a scalar, has only magnitude and no direction.