what is velocity

Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time. It describes how fast an object moves in a particular direction. Velocity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.

Formula:
Velocity = Displacement ÷ Time

SI Unit:
The SI unit of velocity is meter per second (m/s).

Example:
If a car travels 100 meters east in 10 seconds:

Velocity = 100 ÷ 10
= 10 m/s east

Types of Velocity

• Uniform velocity

• Variable velocity

• Average velocity

• Instantaneous velocity

Difference Between Speed and Velocity

Speed	Velocity
Scalar quantity	Vector quantity
Only magnitude	Magnitude and direction
Distance based	Displacement based

In conclusion, velocity measures how quickly an object changes its position in a specific direction.