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2 years ago

How do speed and velocity differ

Physics

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Elanso [62]2 years ago

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Answer: Speed is a scalar

LVelocity is a vector quantity

Explanation: Scalar quantity such as speed only have magnitude in them. It only indicates the strength on how an object is moving. For velocity it is a vector quantity it both have magnitude and involves direction where the object is moving.

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<em>A) the moment of inertia of the system decreases and the angular speed increases. </em>

Explanation:

The complete question is

A merry-go-round spins freely when Diego moves quickly to the center along a radius of the merry-go-round. As he does this, It is true to say that

A) the moment of inertia of the system decreases and the angular speed increases.

B) the moment of inertia of the system decreases and the angular speed decreases.

C) the moment of inertia of the system decreases and the angular speed remains the same.

D) the moment of inertia of the system increases and the angular speed increases.

E) the moment of inertia of the system increases and the angular speed decreases

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$I = mr^{2}$ ....2

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and $r$ is the radius of the rotating body from its center.

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