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Can the magnitudes of speed and velocity be different for the same given situation?
Speed is the rate at which an object moves, while velocity is the rate at which an object moves in a specific direction. In other words, speed is a scalar quantity while velocity is a vector quantity.
To calculate speed, divide the distance traveled by the time taken. Velocity, on the other hand, is calculated by dividing the displacement (change in position) by the time taken.
The unit of measurement for speed is usually meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Velocity is also measured in meters per second or kilometers per hour, but it also has a direction component, so it is often written as meters per second (m/s) north, for example.
Speed and velocity are both related to magnitude, which is the size or amount of a quantity. Speed is the magnitude of an object's motion, while velocity is the magnitude of an object's displacement. In other words, speed is the magnitude of the distance traveled and velocity is the magnitude of the change in position.
Yes, an object can have a high speed but low velocity if it is moving in a straight line. This means that it is traveling at a fast rate, but in the same direction and not changing its position much. For example, a car driving on a straight highway may have a high speed but low velocity if it is not changing lanes or turning.