Velocity refers to the rate at which an object changes its position in a specific direction. It is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.
Imagine you are driving a car on a straight road. The velocity of your car would be how fast you are going (speed) and in which direction you are heading (north, south, east, or west).
Speed: Speed is the measure of how fast an object is moving without considering its direction.
Acceleration: Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
Displacement: Displacement refers to the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.
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