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velocity

Pronunciation: [vəˈlɑːsɪti]

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Learn how to use velocity in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physics”

(noun) how fast something is moving in a specific direction. For example, when a car speeds down a road, its velocity tells you not just how fast it's going, but also where it's headed.

Example

The car's velocity was 60 miles per hour heading north.

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The velocity of the bike was not fast enough to keep up with the cars.

Example

What is the velocity of the ball when it is thrown?

Context: “general use”

(noun) the speed of something. This is often used when talking about how quickly an object is moving, like a runner or a plane.

Example

The runner maintained a high velocity throughout the race.

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The turtle's velocity was so slow that it took hours to finish the course.

Example

How do we measure the velocity of a plane?

How to pronounce velocity

Pronunciation: [vəˈlɑːsɪti]

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