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  • Speed vs. Velocity: Understanding the Key Differences
    You're right to be confused! There's only one concept called speed, and it's closely related to velocity. Here's the breakdown:

    * Speed is a scalar quantity. This means it only tells us how fast something is moving. It's simply the magnitude of the motion. For example, a car traveling at 60 mph has a speed of 60 mph.

    * Velocity is a vector quantity. This means it tells us both how fast something is moving *and* in what direction. It's the speed with a direction attached. For example, a car traveling at 60 mph eastward has a velocity of 60 mph east.

    In summary:

    * Speed: How fast something is moving.

    * Velocity: How fast something is moving *and* in what direction.

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