Question

1. which of the following best explains how speed and velocity are different when analyzing the motion of an object?

velocity measures the distance traveled over the change in time; speed measures velocity in a specific direction.
speed measures the distance traveled over the change in time; velocity measures speed in a specific direction.
velocity measures position over the change in time; speed measures direction over the change in time.
speed measures position over the change in time; velocity measures direction over the change in time.
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Explanation:

Speed is a scalar quantity that measures the distance traveled over the change in time. Velocity is a vector quantity that measures speed in a specific direction.

Answer:

Speed measures the distance traveled over the change in time; velocity measures speed in a specific direction.