GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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The speed of an object in a given direction is called:
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Velocity
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Speed
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Mechanics
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Relative motion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A straight object moving in a specific direction is said to have velocity. As a result, velocity refers to an object’s speed in a specific direction.
Detailed explanation-2: -Speed is the quantitative measure of how quickly something is moving. Velocity defines the direction of the movement of the body or the object. Speed is primarily a scalar quantity. Velocity is essentially a vector quantity. It is the rate of change of distance.
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