Which explains the information needed to calculate speed and velocity?
A. Both require the total distance, but velocity also requires time and displacement.
B. Both require time, but velocity requires displacement and speed requires distance.
C. Speed requires displacement, while velocity requires distance.
D. Speed does not require time, while velocity does require time.
Answer (1)
Speed is a scalar quantity based on total distance over time, while velocity is a vector that accounts for direction and requires displacement. Both require time, but velocity is dependent on displacement unlike speed. Understanding these definitions helps delineate their calculations effectively. ;
