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One airplane travels due north at $300 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$ whide another travels due south at $300 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$. Are their speeds the same? Are their velocities the same? Explain.
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Speed is a scalar quantity, which means it only has magnitude and no direction. On the other hand, velocity is a vector quantity, which means it has both magnitude and direction. Show more…
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