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Question 20 of 97 in Movement and Position

The difference between speed and velocity

1 mark · Easy

Which statement is true about velocity, but not about speed?

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Correct option: It has a direction.

Common mistakes: Choosing positive/negative values; Choosing the unit option

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B1 · 1 mark · Selects 'It has a direction.'

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Velocity has both magnitude and direction. Speed only has magnitude.

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