Which of these gives a velocity, not just a speed?
A30 m/s on a road
B5 km in ten min
C30 m/s due north
D60 km/h on rails
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 30 m/s due north
Velocity needs both how fast and the direction, and only 30 m/s due north states a direction.
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