One car travels due east at 40 kmih, and a second car

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One car travels due east at 40 kmih, and a second car travels north at 40 kmihr. Are their velocities equal? Explain.

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One car travels due east at 40 kmih, and a second car travels north at 40 kmihr. Are their velocities equal? Explain.

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Velocity is a vector having both magnitude and direction. So, equal velocity implies that the magnitude and direction of the velocity of both the cars should be equal.

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