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As used in physics, "speed" is just how fast something moves, without considering the direction; whereas "velocity" also considers the direction. In other words, speed is a scalar, while velocity is a vector.

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What distinguishes the measurements of speed from that of velocity and acceleration?

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The speed of an object and the direction of its motion?

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What is the specific direction of a speed of an object?

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What measures speed and direction an object travels?

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What distinguishes the measurement of speed from that of velocity and acceleration?

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What includes a moving object's direction and speed?

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What would describe both speed and direction of a moving object?

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If the final velocity will be less than initial velocity the object is increasing speed or decreasing speed?

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