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  • Constant Velocity: Definition, Examples & Physics Explained
    An object has constant velocity when it moves at a steady speed in a straight line. This means:

    * Constant speed: The object is not speeding up or slowing down.

    * Constant direction: The object is not changing its direction of travel.

    Here's a breakdown:

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

    * Constant velocity implies that both the speed and direction remain unchanged over time.

    Examples:

    * A car driving at 60 mph on a straight highway has constant velocity.

    * A ball rolling across a smooth, horizontal surface with no forces acting on it has constant velocity.

    * A satellite orbiting Earth at a constant speed and altitude has constant velocity.

    Important Note: An object can have a constant speed but not constant velocity if it changes direction. For example, a car driving in a circle at a constant speed has a changing velocity because its direction is constantly changing.

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