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Speed & Velocity
Motion Concepts
Speed
s = d/t
Scalar Quantity
Magnitude only
Units
m/s, km/h
Velocity
v = d/t (with direction)
Vector Quantity
Magnitude + Direction
Direction
N, S, E, W, angles
Examples
Real-world applications
Car Motion
60 km/h eastward
Runner
5 m/s forward
Key Differences
Speed vs Velocity
Direction Matters
Velocity includes direction
Change in Motion
Same speed, different velocity
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