* Velocity is a vector: It has both speed and direction. A toothpick can be stationary (zero velocity), moving slowly, or moving very fast, and it can be moving in any direction.
* We need context: To know the velocity of a toothpick, you need to specify:
* Is it moving? If so, how?
* How fast is it moving? This gives you the speed.
* In what direction is it moving? This gives you the direction.
For example:
* "The velocity of the toothpick thrown by the child is 10 meters per second to the east." This tells us both the speed (10 meters per second) and direction (east).
* "The velocity of the toothpick sitting on the table is 0 meters per second." This tells us it is not moving.
Let me know if you have a specific scenario in mind, and I can help you determine the toothpick's velocity!