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  • Constant Speed vs. Velocity: Understanding Changes in Direction
    Yes, a car can move with changing velocity while maintaining constant speed. Here's why:

    * Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

    * Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude.

    Therefore, a car can move at a constant speed (magnitude) while changing direction, which would result in a changing velocity.

    Example:

    Imagine a car driving around a circular track at a constant speed of 50 mph. Even though the speed is constant, the car's velocity is constantly changing because its direction is changing.

    In summary:

    * Constant speed means the car is covering distance at a steady rate.

    * Changing velocity means the car's direction is changing, even if its speed is constant.

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