1
AssignmentMultiple Choice

Speed and Velocity

Question 1 • LLatta Phys Science

How is velocity different from speed?

Answer
A
Velocity is based on distance.
B
Velocity includes direction.
C
Velocity can be an average or instantaneous.

Explanation

Speed describes how fast something moves, while velocity describes both how fast it moves and its direction. Choice B, “Velocity includes direction,” gives the key difference. Distance is used to calculate speed; velocity is based on displacement, which includes direction.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Next