Question

Which statement is true? A. Speed is a scalar quantity and velocity is a vector quantity. B. Speed and velocity are both scalar quantities. C. Speed and velocity are both vector quantities. D. Speed is a vector quantity and velocity is a scalar quantity. E. Speed and velocity are neither a scal

Answer 1

Answer : (a) Speed is a scalar quantity and velocity is a vector quantity

Explanation : Speed includes magnitude alone, and it does not include the direction. Hence, it is a scalar quantity.

Velocity includes magnitude and direction. Hence, it is a vector quantity

Answer 2

it is statement A that is true