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  • Understanding Velocity vs. Speed: When Speed Remains Constant
    Velocity and speed are related, but they are not the same thing. Here's how velocity can change while speed remains constant:

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

    * Speed is a scalar: Speed only has magnitude.

    Example: Imagine a car driving around a circular track at a constant speed of 50 mph.

    * Speed is constant: The car's speed remains 50 mph throughout the entire loop.

    * Velocity is changing: Even though the car's speed is constant, its velocity is constantly changing because its direction is changing.

    In Summary:

    To change velocity, you can either:

    1. Change speed: Increase or decrease the speed of the object.

    2. Change direction: Even if speed stays the same, altering the direction of movement changes the velocity.

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