What is the fundamental difference between speed and velocity?
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- Speed is a vector quantity, while velocity is a scalar quantity.
- Velocity includes direction, while speed only represents magnitude.
- Speed is measured in m/s, while velocity is measured in m/s².
- There is no difference between the two in classical mechanics.
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