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Physical Science

Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

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Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions: Motion

Velocity

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Velocity

Velocity measures how fast an object is moving and in what direction. It is a vector quantity, meaning it includes both speed and direction. While speed tells us how fast something moves, velocity tells us how fast and where it goes. Velocity is equal to displacement divided by time.

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Speed alone can't fully describe how something moves because it doesn't include direction. That's where velocity comes in!

Velocity is more than speed; it tells you how fast something moves and in what direction.

Imagine you're riding a bike at 10 miles per hour. If you're heading east, your velocity is 10 mph east. The direction mak...

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