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  • Velocity vs. Speed: Why Runners Don't Maintain Constant Velocity on a Track
    No, your velocity is not constant when running around a track at 5 km/h. Here's why:

    * Velocity is a vector quantity: It has both magnitude (speed) and direction.

    * Direction is changing: Even though you might be running at a constant speed of 5 km/h, your direction is constantly changing as you circle the track.

    * Therefore, velocity is changing: Since velocity includes direction, and your direction is changing, your velocity is not constant.

    Think of it this way: If you ran in a straight line at 5 km/h, your velocity would be constant. But running in a circle means you're constantly changing direction, so your velocity is changing even if your speed remains the same.

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