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Math Definitions - Letter V


Velocity

Definition of velocity

 

Definition of velocity



Velocity is a vector formed by taking a speed and giving it a direction.

If we said that the car in the picture was travelling at \(220 \text{ km/h}\), we would be describing its speed.

However, if we said the same care was travelling at \(220 \text{ km/h}\) to the South East, we would be describing its velocity.

Description

The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.

 


Audience

Year 1 to Year 12 students

Learning Objectives

Learn common math terms starting with letter V

Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 7th Dec 2017

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