How can two objects have the same speed but different velocities?

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking how it's possible for two objects to have the same speed while having different velocities. This relates to the definitions of speed and velocity, where speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only) and velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Answer

They move in different directions.

Two objects can have the same speed but different velocities if they move in different directions.

Answer for screen readers

Two objects can have the same speed but different velocities if they move in different directions.

More Information

Speed is scalar, only with magnitude, while velocity is vector, with both magnitude and direction.

Tips

Common mistake: confusing speed with velocity. Remember that direction matters for velocity.

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