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Why is it important to know the velocity of an object, not just its speed? Speed is only useful for fast-moving objects. Velocity also tells you direction of motion. Speed is always an average. Velocity
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Why is it important to know the velocity of an object, not just its speed?

Speed is only useful for fast-moving objects.

Velocity also tells you direction of motion.

Speed is always an average.

Velocity tells you the average speed.

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velocity also tells you the direction of motion.
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