Velocity as a Vector Quantity
Because the person always returns to the original position, the motion would never result in a change in position. Since velocity is defined as the rate at which the position changes, this motion results in zero velocity. ... Velocity is a vector quantity. As such, velocity is direction aware.
Why velocity is a vector quantity Class 9?
Velocity is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude as well as direction.
Why is velocity a vector but not speed?
Velocity has both magnitude and direction that is why it is a vector quantity. Whereas, Speed has only magnitude and no direction that is why it is a scalar quantity.
