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  • Understanding Velocity: Speed and Direction Explained
    Velocity consists of two things:

    1. Speed: How fast an object is moving. This is the magnitude of velocity.

    2. Direction: The direction in which the object is moving.

    Therefore, velocity is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.

    Here's an example:

    * Speed: A car is traveling at 60 miles per hour.

    * Direction: The car is traveling north.

    Velocity: The car has a velocity of 60 miles per hour north.

    Important Note: If an object is moving at a constant speed but changes direction, its velocity is changing. This is because velocity is a vector quantity and a change in direction means a change in the vector.

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