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explanation of speed, velocity, instantaneous velocity, and acceleration. Discuss which ones are scalars, and which are vectors

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Answer: See explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

The scalar quantity has magnitude and isn't dependent on the direction. A vector quantity is dependent on the direction as well as the magnitude.

Speed: This is a scalar quantity as it has to do with the magnitude of an objects change in position.

Velocity: This is a vector quantity. It is the speed at which a particular object moves in a certain direction.

Instantaneous velocity: This is a vector quantity.

Acceleration: This is a vector. This is the rate at which velocity changes.

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