Question
Is it possible for an object to have different values for speed and velocity on the same journey?
Which one is right
Yes, because velocity (which is a vector) depends on displacement (also a vector), while speed (a scalar) depends on distance (also a scalar).
No, because they are the same thing and tell you how fast something travels.
Which one is right
Yes, because velocity (which is a vector) depends on displacement (also a vector), while speed (a scalar) depends on distance (also a scalar).
No, because they are the same thing and tell you how fast something travels.
Answers
GPT 3.5
The first statement is correct: it is possible for an object to have different values for speed and velocity on the same journey. Speed is the magnitude of velocity and only tells you how fast something is traveling, while velocity includes both the speed and direction of the object's motion. Therefore, if the object changes direction during the journey, its velocity will change even though its speed may remain constant.