The difference between speed and velocity
2 marks · NormalState the difference between speed and velocity.
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Speed is how fast something moves (scalar), velocity is speed in a particular direction (vector).
Also accept: Speed does not have direction but velocity does; Speed is magnitude only, velocity includes direction
Common mistakes: Omitting direction for velocity
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Marking points
B1 · 1 mark · States speed is a scalar or has magnitude only
B2 · 1 mark · States velocity is a vector or includes direction
Worked solution
Speed is a scalar quantity (only size, no direction); velocity is a vector quantity (size and a direction).