Car a traveling -80m.p.h. car b traveling at +55m.p.h., which one has the greater velocity?

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michele_laino · Answer

the magnitude of the velocity of car A is 80 m.p.h, whereas the magnitude of the velocity of car B is 55 m.p.h

talia123 · Answer

So car A has a greater velocity?

shamim · Answer

can u tell me abt the negative velocity nd positive velocity

shamim · Answer

car A has negative velocity
if car A is going towards north
car B has positive velocity
can u tell me the direction of car B

shamim · Answer

we need more discussion to get clearer idea

shamim · Answer

response plz

plainntall · Answer

This is a confusing question.  It would be clearer if it asked which car had the greater speed or magnitude of velocity.

Can we really say that a velocity in the negative direction with a greater magnitude is less than a velocity in the positive direction and a lesser magintude?