SOLUTION: Does a race car driving around a track at 240 km/h have a constant velocity?

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Question 549520: Does a race car driving around a track at 240 km/h have a constant velocity?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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Does a race car driving around a track at 240 km/h have a constant velocity?
NO
"Velocity" is a vector measurement of the rate AND direction of motion.
Since the car has to turn to stay on the track, the "direction" of motion will change.