Velocity vs Speed Animation
Speed (Red Ball)
Distance: 0 m
Speed: 0 m/s
Velocity (Blue Ball)
Displacement: 0 m
Velocity: 0 m/s
Key Differences
Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude):
- Total distance traveled over time
- Always positive
- Red ball shows speed (always moves forward)
Velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude + direction):
- Displacement (change in position) over time
- Can be positive or negative
- Blue ball shows velocity (changes direction)