Velocity, speed, acceleration and ?

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Velocity is a vector quantity that includes direction, while speed is a scalar quantity that does not. There is no direct analogous term for acceleration that distinguishes it in the same way. The discussion also touches on the linguistic differences in terms like velocity and speed in Norwegian. Clarification is sought on whether the inquiry pertains to an analogous word or concept. The conversation emphasizes the fundamental distinctions between these physical terms.
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Hi!
a very simple question: I know the difference between velocity and speed. I would like to know if there is an analogous for the word acceleration.

thank you for your attention!

jo
 
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jophysics said:
I would like to know if there is an analogous for the word acceleration.
Not to my knowledge.
 
A simple question, specially not being mother tongue English. What is the real difference between "velocity" and "speed"?

Cheers
 
Vector (velocity) vs scalar (speed).
 
And, to be of even better help than Borek:

In Norwegian, velocity is "hastighet" and speed is "fart" (for those of abstruser educational level, celerity is "hurtighet")

:smile:
 
Are you asking if there is an analogous word or an analogous concept?
 

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