Here's a breakdown:
* Velocity: Describes both the speed and direction of an object's motion.
* Acceleration: Measures the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.
Think of it this way:
* Speeding up means you're accelerating.
* Slowing down also means you're accelerating, but in the opposite direction of your motion (sometimes called deceleration).
* Changing direction while maintaining the same speed is also acceleration, as your velocity is changing.
