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  • Velocity vs. Speed: Why a Car Can't Maintain Constant Velocity While Turning
    This statement is a bit tricky. Here's why:

    * Velocity is a vector: Velocity includes both speed and direction.

    * Turning changes direction: When a car rounds a turn, its direction is constantly changing.

    Therefore, a car cannot have a constant velocity while rounding a turn. It can have a constant speed (90 mph), but its velocity will be changing due to the changing direction.

    To be more precise, we could say:

    * The car rounds the turn at a constant speed of 90 mph.

    * The car's velocity is changing as it rounds the turn.

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