In science, confusion sometimes arises because a term used by scientists takes on a special meaning which conflicts with the use of the term in everyday life. For example, to physicists, speed and velocity have very particular meanings, and are not interchangeable, but in everyday conversation we freely interchange the two terms. Suggest a way that this kind of problem could be avoided.

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Eleanor Cain

Biology

11 January, 09:00

In science, confusion sometimes arises because a term used by scientists takes on a special meaning which conflicts with the use of the term in everyday life. For example, to physicists, speed and velocity have very particular meanings, and are not interchangeable, but in everyday conversation we freely interchange the two terms. Suggest a way that this kind of problem could be avoided.

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Rhianna Hawkins · Answer 1

A way this could be avoided is making sure you learn the differences and gain knowledge about particular terms that may seem alike so that you can avoid making mistakes in conversations.