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  • Speed vs. Velocity: Understanding Motion & Distance
    The term that describes how fast an object is moving measured by its time and distance is speed.

    Here's why:

    * Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (amount). It tells you how much distance an object covers in a certain amount of time.

    * Velocity, on the other hand, is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. It tells you how fast an object is moving and in what direction.

    Formula for speed:

    Speed = Distance / Time

    Example:

    If a car travels 100 miles in 2 hours, its speed is:

    Speed = 100 miles / 2 hours = 50 miles per hour

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