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velocity

[vuh-los-i-tee] / vəˈlɒs ɪ ti /


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These high velocity impacts shattered enormous volumes of rock beneath the surface while vaporizing material and scattering molten rock across the landscape.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

Also, having large frontal areas with an open cargo bed, the typical pickup design generates high aerodynamic drag, a factor that increases consumption proportional to the square of the velocity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

On Sunday, his 95.1-mph average fastball velocity was 0.7 mph above his season average, according to Statcast — a promising sign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

This abrupt shift suggests downside velocity is accelerating.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"Distance 61 meters, velocity 2.3 meters per second," Johanssen said.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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