What is the Difference between Speed and Velocity?

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Velocity	Speed
Velocity can be defined as the rate at which an object changes position in a certain direction.	The rate at which an object covers a certain distance is known as speed.
Vector quantity	Scalar quantity
Velocity can be zero, negative, or positive.	Speed can never be negative or zero.
The velocity of the object changes with the change in direction, therefore the object must follow one direction.	The average speed will continue to count even if the object change direction.

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