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  • Speed vs. Velocity: Understanding the Difference and Direction
    No, speed does not include the direction an object is traveling.

    * Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (how fast).

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

    Example:

    * A car traveling at 60 mph has a speed of 60 mph.

    * A car traveling at 60 mph north has a velocity of 60 mph north.

    In summary: Speed tells you how fast something is moving, while velocity tells you how fast and in what direction it's moving.

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