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A car moves north at 12 miles per hour.

Which option describes if the given value is speed or velocity?


speed, because there is a mention of time

velocity, because there is a mention of time

speed, because there is a specific direction

velocity, because there is a specific direction

Answer :

Deffo Velocity!! Velocity is a vector meaning has a direction and the direction is NORTH
Velocity, because there is a specific direction. Velocity and acceleration are both vector quantities which means they require direction. Speed on the other hand, only requires distance and time.

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