* Speed is the rate at which an object moves, regardless of direction. It's a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (e.g., 10 meters per second).
* Velocity is the rate at which an object moves *in a specific direction*. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction (e.g., 10 meters per second east).
Here's how they relate:
* Speed = Distance / Time
* Velocity = Displacement / Time
Displacement is the change in position of an object from its starting point to its ending point. It is also a vector quantity.
In simpler terms:
* If you drive 60 miles in one hour, your speed is 60 miles per hour.
* If you drive 60 miles east in one hour, your velocity is 60 miles per hour east.
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