velocity

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In that scenario, a spacecraft would strike the object and slightly alter its velocity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

They use gyroscopes to measure acceleration in any direction and integrate changes in velocity using a computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The fear is that sustained higher oil prices could feed back into inflation, just as many parts of the world thought they were finally achieving escape velocity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Kershaw’s average fastball velocity dropped to 89 mph last season, but he led the majors in winning percentage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Her brain moved faster than her body as she calculated the speed of the truck, the velocity of her brother, and the precise moment to grab him before he got squashed.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn