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A car turns left while maintaining a speed of 20 m/s. Does the car’s velocity change? Explain your reasoning!

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Answer:

Yes

Step-by-step explanation:

Speed is a scalar quantity (only has a magnitude). It signifies the rate of change of an object's movement.

Velocity is a vector quantity that signifies the rate of change of movement but also the direction of an object's movement.

Since the car turns, its direction changes, so the velocity changes.

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