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Motion In Straight Line

Question
CBSEENPH11016961

Distinguish between speed and velocity.

Solution
Speed Velocity
Speed changes only when the magnitude of the object changes. Velocity changes whenever there is a change in direction and speed of the particle. 
Speed is a scalar quantity. Velocity is a vector quantity. 
Speed is either zero or positive. It cannot be negative.  Velocity can be positive, negative or zero