Which statement is an example of velocity?

Question

A. A student walks 20 meters down the street.
B. A car travels east at 55 kilometers per hour.
C. A skateboard moves 2 meters per second.
D. A ball rolls 50 centimeters away from the table.

Answer 1

The statement that is an example of velocity is:

B. A car travels east at 55 kilometers per hour.

Velocity is defined as the speed of an object in a particular direction, so this statement includes both the speed (55 kilometers per hour) and the direction (east).