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Which of the quantities below represents a velocity?

A. 25 m/s
B. 10 km/min
C. 15 mi/h eastward
D. 3 mi/h

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Explanation:

Velocity is a measure of the rate at which an object moves through space. It is a vector quantity, meaning that it has both magnitude (size) and direction. The standard unit for velocity is meters per second (m/s).

Of the quantities listed above, the following represent velocities:

A. 25 m/s: This represents a velocity of 25 m/s, because it gives both the speed (magnitude) and direction of the object's movement.

C. 15 mi/h eastward: This represents a velocity of 15 miles per hour (mi/h) in an eastward direction, because it gives both the speed and direction of the object's movement.

D. 3 mi/h: This represents a velocity of 3 mi/h, because it gives both the speed and direction (implied to be eastward or westward) of the object's movement.

B. 10 km/min: This does not represent a velocity, because it gives the distance traveled (10 km) but not the time over which the distance was traveled. Without the time, it is not possible to determine the speed or rate of movement.

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