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  • Velocity vs. Speed: Understanding the Difference
    The key difference between speed and velocity is that velocity includes direction.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Speed: Measures how fast something is moving. It only considers the magnitude (amount) of the motion.

    * Example: A car traveling at 60 miles per hour.

    * Velocity: Measures both how fast something is moving and in what direction. It considers both magnitude and direction.

    * Example: A car traveling at 60 miles per hour east.

    In summary:

    * Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude).

    * Velocity is a vector quantity (both magnitude and direction).

    Therefore, the element included in velocity but not speed is direction.

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