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MCQ
Speed is calculated as distance divided by time. Therefore speed is a:
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A Derived quantity
B Base quantity
C Fundamental quantity
D Non-physical quantity
Explanation

Speed is expressed in terms of base quantities, so it is a derived quantity.

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