key term - Velocity vector

Definition

The velocity vector represents both speed and direction of an object's motion. It is a vector quantity because it has magnitude (speed) and direction.

Related terms

Displacement:

A change in position defined as the straight line distance between initial and final positions, along with its direction.

Acceleration:

The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

Magnitude:

Refers to the numerical value or size associated with a physical quantity, such as speed or displacement.