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VacuumA region containing little or no matter. | |
vectora mathematical entity that represents both magnitude and direction. can be visualized as an arrow, where the length represents the magnitude and the direction indicates the orientation. | |
Vector componentPart of a vector acting along a selected axis. | |
vector componentsthe individual parts that make up a vector in a specific coordinate system. | |
Vector QuantityA quantity that has both magnitude and direction. | |
velocitythe rate at which an object changes its position in a specific direction. | |
Velocity-time graphA graph showing how velocity changes with time. | |
Velocity–time graphA graph showing velocity as time changes. | |
Visible lightThe portion of the electromagnetic spectrum detectable by the human eye. | |