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  • Velocity vs. Speed: Understanding the Difference
    The size of velocity is called speed.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (size) and direction. For example, "50 km/h north" describes both the speed (50 km/h) and direction (north).

    * Speed is the magnitude (size) of velocity. It tells you how fast something is moving, but not in what direction.

    In simpler terms:

    * Imagine you are driving a car. You're traveling at 60 mph. That's your speed.

    * Now imagine you are driving 60 mph east. That's your velocity, because it includes both your speed and direction.

    So, the size of velocity is just the speed.

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