Which of the following describes velocity?

Responses

Velocity is the speed of an object in a particular direction.
Velocity is the speed of an object in a particular direction. - no response given

Velocity is the sum of all of the forces acting on an object.
Velocity is the sum of all of the forces acting on an object. - no response given

Velocity is a force that changes an object's speed and/or direction.
Velocity is a force that changes an object's speed and/or direction. - no response given

Velocity is the resistance of an object to a change in its speed or direction.

1 answer

The correct description of velocity is:

Velocity is the speed of an object in a particular direction.

The other statements provided do not accurately describe velocity. Here’s a brief explanation of the other statements:

  1. Velocity is the sum of all of the forces acting on an object. - This describes net force, not velocity.

  2. Velocity is a force that changes an object's speed and/or direction. - This describes acceleration or force, not velocity.

  3. Velocity is the resistance of an object to a change in its speed or direction. - This describes inertia or mass, not velocity.

So, the first statement is the only one that correctly defines velocity.