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Why is it important to know the velocity of an object instead of just speed?
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Why is it important to know the velocity of an object instead of just speed?

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Velocity helps measure the rate at which an object changes it's position in a given direction. If you were measuring a tornado, for example, you would want to know both speed and velocity to predict where as well as how fast it will travel. 
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