Difference between velocity and speed with examples.
| BASIS FOR COMPARISON | SPEED | VELOCITY |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Speed refers to the distance covered by an object in unit time. | Velocity refers to the displacement of the object in unit time. |
| Determines | How fast something is moving? | In which direction something is moving? |
| Quantity | Scalar quantity | Vetor quantity |
| Indicates | Rapidity of the object. | Rapidity and position of the object. |
| Rate of | Change of distance | Change of displacement |
| When the body returns to its initial position | Will not be zero | Will be zero |
| Moving object | Speed of moving object can never be negative. | Velocity of moving object can be positive, negative or zero. |