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You check the weather and find that the winds are coming from the west at 15 miles per hour. This information describes the winds
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You check the weather and find that the winds are coming from the west at 15 miles per hour. This information describes the winds
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Velocity
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Since the statement gives the wind speed and direction, the information stated describes the winds velocity. We cannot simply say speed because what is given is a vector quantity. A vector quantity is a measured quantity that contains a magnitude and direction.
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