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What type of quantity is velocity?

Vector quantity

What does velocity tell us about an object?

Speed in a given direction

Which is the correct way to state a velocity?

20m/s South

What is the formula for calculating velocity?

v=stv = \frac{s}{t}

How should direction be determined when calculating velocity?

Using a compass (NESW)

What is the key difference between speed and velocity?

Velocity includes direction

What happens to velocity when an object moves in a circle at constant speed?

Velocity constantly changes

Why does velocity change for an object moving in a circle at constant speed?

Direction is constantly changing

Does velocity change when an object moves around a corner at constant speed?

Yes, velocity changes

Can an object have constant speed but changing velocity?

Yes, when moving in a circle

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