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  • Understanding Velocity: Definition, Components & Examples
    Velocity is expressed as speed with a direction. Here's how it breaks down:

    * Speed: This is the rate at which an object moves. It's measured in units like meters per second (m/s), kilometers per hour (km/h), or miles per hour (mph).

    * Direction: This tells you where the object is moving. You could use compass directions (north, south, east, west), angles relative to a reference point, or even words like "up," "down," "left," or "right."

    Examples:

    * "The car is traveling at 60 mph to the north." This tells us the car's speed and its direction.

    * "The ball is rolling at 2 meters per second towards the south." This also gives us the speed and direction of the ball.

    Key point: Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

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