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  • Understanding Changes in Velocity: Speed & Direction
    Here's how to break down what describes a change in velocity:

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

    * Change in velocity can occur in two ways:

    * Change in speed: The object speeds up or slows down.

    * Change in direction: The object changes its direction of motion, even if its speed remains constant.

    Therefore, the following does NOT describe a change in velocity:

    * Maintaining a constant speed in a straight line.

    Examples of changes in velocity:

    * A car accelerating from a stop sign.

    * A ball rolling down a hill.

    * A plane turning during flight.

    * A satellite orbiting the Earth.

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