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Which statement BEST describes the difference between speed and velocity? A Speed and velocity are in units of meters per second. B. Speed is distance divided by time, and velocity is total distance. C.
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Which statement BEST describes the difference between speed and velocity?

A
Speed and velocity are in units of meters per second.
B.
Speed is distance divided by time, and velocity is total distance.
C.
Speed is how fast an object is moving, and velocity includes speed and direction.
D
Velocity is how fast an object is moving, and speed includes speed and direction.

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C

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Because velocity is a vector quantity and also it's described by unit plus direction.

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