Hector went to the grocery store by heading due north at 3 m/s, then turning east and continuing at the same speed for another three blocks. Which of the following is true about Hector's velocity? a с Hector's velocity changed because his speed changed. Hector's velocity did not change because his direction did not change. Hector's velocity did not change because his speed did not change. Hector's velocity changed because his direction changed.

Hector went to the grocery store by heading due north at 3 m/s, then turning east and continuing at the same speed for another three blocks. Which of the following is true about Hector's velocity? a с Hector's velocity changed because his speed changed. Hector's velocity did not change because his direction did not change. Hector's velocity did not change because his speed did not change. Hector's velocity changed because his direction changed.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter2: Representing Motion

Section2.4: How Fast?

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