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  • Velocity vs. Speed: Understanding Zero Average Velocity at 65 mph
    This is possible because velocity is a vector quantity, while speed is a scalar quantity. Here's how:

    * Velocity considers both speed (how fast something is moving) and direction.

    * Speed only considers how fast something is moving.

    Scenario:

    Imagine a car driving in a perfect circle at a constant speed of 65 mph. Here's what's happening:

    * Speed: The car is consistently moving at 65 mph.

    * Velocity: Even though the car is moving, its overall displacement (change in position) is zero after completing one full circle. Since velocity is calculated as displacement over time, the average velocity for the entire trip around the circle is zero.

    In summary:

    The car can have an average velocity of zero because it ends up in the same position it started, despite traveling at a constant speed. This emphasizes the difference between speed and velocity.

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