Velocity (v)
Definition
Velocity is the rate at which an object changes its position with respect to time. It includes both speed and direction.
Analogy
Think of velocity as driving a car on a curvy road. Your speedometer tells you how fast you're going, but your GPS also shows which way you're heading.
Related terms
Speed: Speed measures how fast an object moves without considering its direction.
Acceleration: Acceleration refers to any change in velocity, whether it's speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.
Displacement: Displacement measures the change in position of an object from its starting point to its ending point.
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