Which one of the following statements about speed and velocity is correct?

  1. A. Speed and velocity both are vector quantities.
  2. B. Speed and velocity both are scalar quantities.
  3. C. Speed is vector quantity and velocity is scalar quantity.
  4. D. Speed is scalar quantity and velocity is vector quantity.

Correct Answer: D. Speed is scalar quantity and velocity is vector quantity.

Explanation

Speed is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude, while velocity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.

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