Why velocity is regarded as a vector quantity?

Mikael Nitell asked Oct 16, 2022

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Because velocity has magnitude and direction, speed is not a vector quantity since it only has magnitude

For example, if a car is moving backwards with a speed of 40m/s

Your velocity is - 40m/s

Speed is 40m/s

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