Which is a valid velocity reading for an object?

A) 45 m/s

B) 45 m/s north

C) 0 m/s south

D) 0 m/s

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Victor Lam

2 April, 16:50

Which is a valid velocity reading for an object?

A) 45 m/s

B) 45 m/s north

C) 0 m/s south

D) 0 m/s

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Pierce Stokes · Answer 1

B. 45 m/s north

Velocity is a vector quantity such that it has magnitude and direction to it. In this case, all other options either had no magnitude or no direction, hence a correct statement for velocity would be 45 m/s north, which states the magnitude of 45 m/s and the direction of north.

Which is a valid velocity reading for an object?A) 45 m/sB) 45 m/s northC) 0 m/s southD) 0 m/s

Which is a valid velocity reading for an object?

A) 45 m/s

B) 45 m/s north

C) 0 m/s south

D) 0 m/s