Question

Which phrase describes speed? A. A quantity with direction only B.A vector quantity C.A scalar quantity D.A quantity with no units

Answer 1

C. A scalar quantity

Step-by-step explanation:

• Speed does not have a direction. Speed with a direction is known as velocity.
• Vector quantities are quantities with magnitude and direction. As stated before, speed does not have a direction.
• Speed has a SI unit of m/s (meters per second).

Therefore, the answer is C.