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  • Understanding Velocity vs. Speed: Calculating Velocity
    You can't find the velocity at 15 km/hr. "15 km/hr" is a velocity already!

    Here's why:

    * Velocity is a measure of speed and direction.

    * 15 km/hr tells us the speed (15 kilometers per hour).

    * To know the velocity, we also need to know the direction (e.g., 15 km/hr to the east, 15 km/hr north-northwest, etc.).

    Example:

    * Velocity: A car traveling at 15 km/hr due north.

    * Speed: A car traveling at 15 km/hr (no direction specified).

    Let me know if you have another question about velocity or speed!

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