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

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Bussiere · Answer 1 · 2018-01-24T06:49:37+0000

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.

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

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