Speed vs Velocity

Description

Two runners illustrate the difference between scalar speed and vector velocity. Runner A completes a circular lap returning to start (displacement = 0). Runner B travels in a straight line (displacement = distance). Direction makes velocity a vector.

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Phases

#	Phase Name	Duration	Description
1	Setup	2s	Two labeled tracks appear
2	Runner A (circular)	4s	Runner moves around circular track, returns to start
3	Runner B (linear)	3s	Runner moves along straight track with displacement arrow
4	Comparison	3s	Side-by-side: displacement vs distance arrows
5	Key Point	2s	"Velocity has direction; speed does not"

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Layout

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|    Speed vs Velocity                             |
|                                                  |
|  [Runner A — circular track]                     |
|   Speed = 10 m/s  |  Displacement = 0            |
|                                                  |
|  [Runner B — straight track  →→→→→]              |
|   Speed = Velocity = 10 m/s east                 |
|                                                  |
|  "Velocity has direction; speed does not"        |
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Area Descriptions

• Upper half: circular track for Runner A
• Lower half: straight track for Runner B
• Bottom: key concept label

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Assets & Dependencies

• Fonts: LaTeX / sans-serif
• Manim version: ManimCE 0.19.1

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Notes

• Middle school level
• Use distinct colors for each runner (blue / orange)
• Displacement arrow in green, distance arc in dashed white