CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Physics - Motion

Motion

NCERT In Text

Distinguish between speed and velocity.

Speed Velocity
Speed is the distance travelled by an object in a given interval of time. Velocity is the displacement of an object in a given interval of time.
Speed = distance / time Velocity = displacement / time
Speed is scalar quantity i.e. it has only magnitude. Velocity is vector quantity i.e. it has both magnitude as well as direction.
   
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