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  • Constant Speed vs. Velocity: Understanding the Difference
    No, constant speed does not depend on direction. Here's why:

    * Speed is a scalar quantity, meaning it only has magnitude (how fast something is moving).

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

    Example:

    Imagine a car driving around a circular track at a constant 60 mph. Even though the car's direction is constantly changing, its speed remains constant at 60 mph.

    To summarize:

    * Constant speed: The object moves at the same rate, regardless of direction.

    * Constant velocity: The object moves at the same rate *and* in the same direction.

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