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  • Understanding Constant Velocity: Speed and Direction Explained
    An object with constant velocity is described by the following:

    * Constant speed: The object is moving at a steady rate, without speeding up or slowing down.

    * Constant direction: The object is moving in a straight line, without changing its direction.

    In other words:

    * No acceleration: The object is not experiencing any change in its speed or direction.

    Example:

    A car traveling at 60 miles per hour on a straight highway has constant velocity. It is moving at a constant speed and in a constant direction.

    Important Note: While constant velocity means constant speed, constant speed does not necessarily mean constant velocity. For example, a car traveling in a circle at a constant speed of 30 mph does not have constant velocity because its direction is constantly changing.

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