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  • Velocity Formula: Calculate Speed and Displacement - A Comprehensive Guide
    The formula for calculating velocity is:

    Velocity (v) = Displacement (d) / Time (t)

    Here's a breakdown of the terms:

    * Velocity (v): This is the rate at which an object changes its position. It's a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

    * Displacement (d): This is the change in position of an object. It's the straight-line distance between the object's starting point and its ending point.

    * Time (t): This is the amount of time taken for the object to move from its starting point to its ending point.

    Example:

    If a car travels 100 meters east in 10 seconds, its velocity is:

    * Displacement (d) = 100 meters east

    * Time (t) = 10 seconds

    Velocity (v) = 100 meters east / 10 seconds = 10 meters per second east

    Important Note:

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, so it always has a direction.

    * Speed is the magnitude of velocity (how fast an object is moving) and doesn't include direction.

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