1. Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to "how fast an object is moving.
" It
is defined as the distance traveled per unit of time. The formula for speed is:
Speed = Distance/Time
Speed is measured in units such as meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour
(km/h), miles per hour (mph), etc.
2. Velocity: Velocity is a vector quantity that describes both the speed and direction
of an object's motion. It specifies "how fast and in which direction an object is
moving." Velocity takes into account the displacement of an object rather than
just the distance traveled. The formula for velocity is:
Velocity = Displacement/Time
Velocity is measured in units similar to speed, such as meters per second (m/s),
kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph), etc., but it also includes the
direction.
3. Displacement: Displacement is the change in position of an object in a particular
direction. It is a vector quantity and is represented by a straight line connecting
the initial and final positions of an object. Displacement can be positive, negative,
or zero, depending on the direction of motion.
4. Difference between Speed and Velocity:
Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector quantity.
Speed only considers the magnitude of the motion, while velocity
considers both magnitude and direction.
Speed does not depend on the direction of motion, whereas velocity does.
Speed can never be negative, whereas velocity can have a negative value if
the object is moving in the opposite direction of the positive reference
direction.
5. Average Speed and Average Velocity: Average speed is calculated by dividing the
total distance traveled by the total time taken, while average velocity is calculated
by dividing the total displacement by the total time taken.
6. Instantaneous Speed and Instantaneous Velocity: Instantaneous speed refers to
the speed of an object at a particular instant in time. Instantaneous velocity refers
to the velocity of an object at a particular instant in time, including both
magnitude and direction.
