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  • Understanding Velocity Changes: Speed and Direction
    Velocity changes when any of the following occur:

    * Speed changes: If an object speeds up or slows down, its velocity changes.

    * Direction changes: Even if the speed remains constant, if the direction of motion changes, the velocity changes. This is because velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

    Here are some examples:

    * A car accelerating from a stop sign: The car's speed increases, therefore its velocity changes.

    * A ball thrown straight up in the air: The ball's speed decreases as it goes up, and then increases as it comes back down. Its velocity changes throughout the entire trajectory.

    * A car turning a corner: The car's direction changes, even if its speed stays the same. Its velocity changes because its direction of motion changes.

    In summary: Velocity changes whenever there's a change in speed, direction, or both.

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